A state that when entered,cannot be left is called
A)transient.
B)recurrent.
C)absorbing.
D)steady.
E)None of the above

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An absorbing state is a state that once entered, cannot be left. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. A transient state is a state from which the process eventually leaves, whereas a recurrent state is a state that will be returned to infinitely many times. The term steady state refers to a state where the probabilities of being in each state remain constant over time. Therefore, options A, B, D, and E are incorrect.

A State That When Entered,cannot Be Left Is Called