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// Create an instance of the Cat class
Cat myCat = new Cat();

// Call the overridden method

myCat.makeSound(); // Outputs: Meow!

// Call the additional method specific to Cat
myCat.purr(); // Outputs: Purring

}
}

Explanation:
1. Base Class (Animal):
• Contains a method named makeSound.

2. Derived Class (Cat):
• Extends the Animal class.
• Overrides the makeSound method to provide a specific implementation for the Cat class.
• Adds an additional method purr specific to the Cat class.

3. Main Class (MethodOverrideExample):
• Creates an instance of the Cat class.
• Calls the overridden method makeSound, which outputs the specific sound for a cat.
• Calls the additional method purr, which is specific to the Cat class.
In this example, the makeSound method is overridden in the Cat class to provide a more specific implementation
for a cat’s sound. Method overriding is a key feature in achieving polymorphism in object-oriented programming.
Instances of the subclass can be treated as instances of the superclass, allowing for flexibility and extensibility in
code.
Output:

TASK 2 : Here’s a basic example of method overriding in Java
// Base class (Superclass)
class Vehicle {

// Method to display information about the vehicle
public void displayInfo() {

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CITS : IT & ITES - Computer Software Application - Exercise 112