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Depends. A non-static method that is declared final cannot be overridden. A non-static method in a final class cannot be overridden. A non-static method that is declared private cannot be overridden. A non-static method that is declared with package visibility cannot be overridden by classes in a different package.

Other than that, yes.

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Can an overridden method return void instead of an object?

Sure. An overridden method can return anything it wants.


Any method in a super class can be overridden in its subclass?

False.Any method declared as final cannot be overridden by any subclasses.You also cannot technically override a private method. While your subclass can have a method with the same definition as a private method in the superclass, it does not actually override that method.


Can a private method be overridden?

No. A method that is declared as private in a class is not inherited by any other class and hence if another class that extends this class declares a method with the same name and signature, it does not mean that this method is overridden. It is an entirely separate entity.


Can static member function be overloaded?

Yes. Any function can be overloaded. However you cannot override a static member function. Only instance members can be overridden.


A static method may not be overriden to be non static?

Static methods can refer to instance variables and methods, as long as they are static as well. The reason you cannot mix nonstatic and static class members is because they have different scope. Static members are independent of any particular object, whereas nonstatic members are unique for each object that is instantiated. To clarify, consider the following class:class A{int x=0;static int y=1;}If three instances of A are created, 3 instances of x will also be created. Changing one of those x's has no effect on the others. However, only one instance of y will be created, regardless of how many A's are ever created. A change in y will be reflected in every A.Now, if you were to call A.y+=x, which x would you be referring to? 3 A's have been created, each with possibly different values of x. Because of the ambiguity of this, you will get a compiler error whenever you mix static and nonstatic members.

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Can an overridden method return void instead of an object?

Sure. An overridden method can return anything it wants.


What method in Java cannot be overridden?

Methods which are declared final cannot be overridden.


Example program of override?

Override is when a subclass redefines a method it inherited from the superclass.Example:public class Animal {public static void id() {System.out.println("Animal");}}public class Cat extends Animal {public static void hide() {System.out.println("Cat.");}}In this example the method of "hide()" was overridden


Can you refer static method from non static method in java?

Yes, it is possible to call a static method from a non-static method. However, it is not possible to call a non-static method from a static method without first having an instance to operate on.


Any method in a super class can be overridden in its subclass?

False.Any method declared as final cannot be overridden by any subclasses.You also cannot technically override a private method. While your subclass can have a method with the same definition as a private method in the superclass, it does not actually override that method.


Can a private method be overridden?

No. A method that is declared as private in a class is not inherited by any other class and hence if another class that extends this class declares a method with the same name and signature, it does not mean that this method is overridden. It is an entirely separate entity.


Can static member function be overloaded?

Yes. Any function can be overloaded. However you cannot override a static member function. Only instance members can be overridden.


Can static method can be overloaded or not?

Yes, a static method may be overloaded.


Tell about static method?

in java a method is said to be static if 'static 'keyword is used before the method name . foe ex.- static void show(){ ........ } this method has the following property-- 1. it can invoke only a static method. 2. it can't be reffered using keyword 'this','super'. 3.static method can access only a STATIC MEMBER VARIABLE or STATIC CLASS VARIABLE . 4. there should not be static & non static version of a nethod in a class . 5.static method can be used before the creation of d object of dt class.


Why you use main method when you can use static method?

The main method is called by the jvm when your program is executed. The main method is a static method: public static void main(String[] args) {} A static method is method that can be run without instantiate the class (creating an object from it) The main method is a static method. No other static method could replace it's functionality. PS By static method do you mean static initialiser? I often use static initialisers instead of a main method, but in these cases you must still have a main method, albeit an empty one ie. public static void main(String[] args) {} Notice that the method has an empty body A main method must be used if you intend to accept parameters at run time from the jvm.


A static method may not be overriden to be non static?

Static methods can refer to instance variables and methods, as long as they are static as well. The reason you cannot mix nonstatic and static class members is because they have different scope. Static members are independent of any particular object, whereas nonstatic members are unique for each object that is instantiated. To clarify, consider the following class:class A{int x=0;static int y=1;}If three instances of A are created, 3 instances of x will also be created. Changing one of those x's has no effect on the others. However, only one instance of y will be created, regardless of how many A's are ever created. A change in y will be reflected in every A.Now, if you were to call A.y+=x, which x would you be referring to? 3 A's have been created, each with possibly different values of x. Because of the ambiguity of this, you will get a compiler error whenever you mix static and nonstatic members.


Can you refer non static method from static content in java?

Shortly, you can not.Different approaches are however available.1. Put your non static method in different class. Then call it from your static content by first instantiating the class.2. Make a duplicate static method for your non static method and use from your static content.