Which of the following is a weak entity?

2016

Which of the following is a weak entity?

  1. A.

    Book

  2. B.

    Edition

  3. C.

    Author

  4. 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.

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