Explanatory Question
Why is an object called an instance of a class?
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An object is called an instance of a class because it represents a specific realization of the class with its own set of values for the attributes defined by the class. In other words, when a class is instantiated, an object is created that holds the state (data) and behaviors (methods) defined by the class.
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