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What is a binary semaphore? What is its use?
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# 1		 
A binary semaphore is one, which takes only 0 and 1 as 
values. They are used to implement mutual exclusion and 
synchronize concurrent processes
 
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# 2		 
Another interpretation is semaphore means number of
resources available. Here , binary means two resources are
available.
It is used for synchronization by application of mutual
exclusion principle.(ex. Allowing only one resource to
access the contents)
 
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