What is the difference between hashing a password and encrypting it?

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1. Where is hashing used?
2. Why many of the hash types create a hash of a different length?
3. How many md5 hashes are there?
4. Why do hash types create a hash of a different length?
5. What hash algorithm is used in Bitcoin for proof of work?
6. What is the purpose of hashing?
7. Are hash functions reversible?
8. How md5 is generated?
9. Where is the password hash file in Windows?
10. What hash does Linux use for passwords?

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