Which of the following notation of ERD (Entity-Relationship Diagram) shows the…
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Which of the following notation of ERD (Entity-Relationship Diagram) shows the 'Weak Entity'?
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In standard Chen's notation for Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), a weak entity is an entity that cannot be uniquely identified by its own attributes alone and relies on a relationship with a parent (identifying) entity.
To visually distinguish it from a strong entity, it is represented inside a double rectangle. Its identifying relationship is similarly enclosed within a double diamond.