2) What is multithreading, difference between multitasking and multiprocessing ?

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Multithreading is the ability of a CPU to execute multiple threads concurrently. Multitasking is the ability of an OS to run multiple tasks concurrently. Multiprocessing is the ability of a system to have multiple CPUs.

Multithreading allows for concurrent execution of multiple threads within a single process.
Multitasking allows for concurrent execution of multiple processes within an OS.
Multiprocessing allows for concurrent execution of multiple processes across multiple CPUs.
Multithreading can improve performance by utilizing idle CPU time.
Multitasking can improve system utilization by allowing multiple processes to run concurrently.
Multiprocessing can improve performance by distributing the workload across multiple CPUs.
Example of multithreading: A web server handling multiple requests concurrently.
Example of multitasking: A user running multiple applications concurrently on their computer.
Example of multiprocessing: A high-performance computing cluster running simulations across multiple nodes.

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