Java Threads Question:
What is an objects lock and which objects have locks?
Answer:
An objects lock is a mechanism that is used by multiple threads to obtain synchronized access to the object. A thread may execute a synchronized method of an object only after it has acquired the objects lock. All objects and classes have locks. A class's lock is acquired on the class's Class object.
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