Write the difference between Polymorphism and Encapsulation.

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here's a table summarizing the differences between Polymorphism and Encapsulation: Feature Polymorphism Encapsulation Definition The ability of a class or method to take on multiple forms. Bundling of data and methods into a single unit (class). Focus Concerned with the behavior of objects and methods. Concerned with data hiding and organization of code. Types - Compile-Time (Static) Polymorphism.
- Run-Time (Dynamic) Polymorphism. - Data Hiding.
- Data and Methods in a Single Unit. Implementation Achieved through method overloading and overriding. Achieved by making data private and providing public methods (getters and setters). Example - Compile-Time Polymorphism: Method overloading.
- Run-Time Polymorphism: Method overriding. A class representing a bank account encapsulating balance and providing deposit and withdraw methods. Benefits Improved code flexibility and readability. Enhanced security by controlling access to data. Relationship Can be used in conjunction with encapsulation. Often goes hand-in-hand with polymorphism for well-structured OOP. Key Concepts - Method Overloading.
- Method Overriding. - Data Hiding.
- Modularity. This table provides a concise overview of the distinctions between polymorphism and encapsulation in terms of their definitions, focuses, types, implementations, examples, benefits, relationships, and key concepts.

Write the difference between Polymorphism and Encapsulation.

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Feature	Polymorphism	Encapsulation
Definition	The ability of a class or method to take on multiple forms.	Bundling of data and methods into a single unit (class).
Focus	Concerned with the behavior of objects and methods.	Concerned with data hiding and organization of code.
Types	- Compile-Time (Static) Polymorphism. - Run-Time (Dynamic) Polymorphism.	- Data Hiding. - Data and Methods in a Single Unit.
Implementation	Achieved through method overloading and overriding.	Achieved by making data private and providing public methods (getters and setters).
Example	- Compile-Time Polymorphism: Method overloading. - Run-Time Polymorphism: Method overriding.	A class representing a bank account encapsulating balance and providing deposit and withdraw methods.
Benefits	Improved code flexibility and readability.	Enhanced security by controlling access to data.
Relationship	Can be used in conjunction with encapsulation.	Often goes hand-in-hand with polymorphism for well-structured OOP.
Key Concepts	- Method Overloading. - Method Overriding.	- Data Hiding. - Modularity.