Core Java · interview question
What happens if two objects in a HashSet have different hashCodes but are considered equal by the equals method?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. Both objects can be stored in the HashSet.
Why
If two objects have different hashCodes but are considered equal by the equals method, both objects can still be stored in the HashSet. The HashSet uses hashCode to determine the initial bucket but relies on equals to check for equality within a bucket.
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