Runtime Polymorphism

This program demonstrates runtime polymorphism.

Problem Statement

Write a Java program to show runtime polymorphism using method overriding.

Source Code

1 class Animal {
2 void sound(){ System.out.println("Animal sound"); }
3 }
4 class Dog extends Animal {
5 @Override
6 void sound(){ System.out.println("Dog barks"); }
7 }
8 public class RuntimePolymorphism {
9 public static void main(String[] args) {
10 System.out.println("Eduinq Runtime Polymorphism");
11 Animal a=new Dog();
12 a.sound();
13 }
14 }

Program Output

Eduinq Runtime Polymorphism
Dog barks

Explanation

Method overriding resolved at runtime. - JVM decides which method to execute based on object type. - This is runtime polymorphism, also called dynamic binding. Conclusion: Shows runtime polymorphism using overriding.

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