Computer Science: An Overview: Global Edition (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292061162
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-116-0

Chapter 3 - Operating Systems - Chapter Review Problems - Page 165: 38

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A tug-of-war between the two arms can occur if both arms simultaneously read a zero value from the common memory cell. This would indicate that both arms are available to pick up the assembly, and they may both attempt to grab it at the same time. Since there is no synchronization mechanism in place to prevent this scenario, it can lead to a conflict or tug-of-war between the two arms as they compete for the assembly.
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