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A program written in the Java programming language can run on any platform because...

  1. Java programming is derived from C++.

  2. The compiler is identical to a C++ compiler.

  3. The APIs do all the work.

  4. The Java Virtual Machine(JVM) interprets the program for the native operating system.
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Explanation

Java achieves platform independence through the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). The JVM interprets compiled bytecode for the specific native operating system, allowing the same Java program to run anywhere a JVM is available. This architecture-neutral design separates the compilation process from the execution platform.

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