What core component of an Operating System acts as the main bridge between the software applications and the physical hardware of the system?

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A File Explorer
B Kernel
C Command Line Interface
D Device Manager

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Answer: B. Kernel

• Answer: B) Kernel
• Explanation: The kernel is the foundational core of an OS that manages hardware communications, memory allocation, and CPU scheduling.

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What core component of an Operating System acts as the main bridge between the software applications and the physical hardware of the system?

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