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What is the main reason why static variables that are not constants should normally be private?
To restrict access to the variables
How is a static method different from a regular method?
A static method can be invoked without creating an object
Why can't a static method reference an instance variable of a class?
Because static methods don't have access to object-specific data
What happens if you try to invoke a non-static method from a static method directly?
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In Java, how should a static method be invoked?
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Which keyword is used to call a constructor in Java?
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What is the purpose of a constructor in Java?
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What does an empty set of parentheses in a constructor indicate in Java?
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What type of variables do static variables belong to in Java?
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Can a constructor have a return type in Java?
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What is the role of a static method in Java?
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