Which of the following is a weak entity?
2016
Which of the following is a weak entity?
- A.
Book
- B.
Edition
- C.
Author
- D.
Publisher
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Correct answer: B
A weak entity cannot be uniquely identified by its own attributes alone and depends on a strong owner entity. Here, Edition is a weak entity because an edition (e.g., "3rd Edition") cannot exist or be uniquely identified without identifying the specific Book it belongs to. Thus, Option B is correct.