Which of the following criteria would make an entity a weak entity? a.) If the primary key is not derived from the parent entity in the relationship b.) If the entity can exist without the entity with which it has a relationship c.) If the primary key of a related entity contains the primary key of the parent entity d.) If the entity has a primary key that is partially derived from the parent entity

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Which of the following criteria would make an entity a weak entity?

  • a.)

    If the primary key is not derived from the parent entity in the relationship

  • b.)

    If the entity can exist without the entity with which it has a relationship

  • c.)

    If the primary key of a related entity contains the primary key of the parent entity

  • d.)
    If the entity has a primary key that is partially derived from the parent entity
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