What are the rules for type casting Java objects?

The rules for Java object casting are as follows:

1. Only compatible types can be subject to typecasting. For instance, a parent class object can be casted to a child class object, but not vice versa.
2. To perform a type conversion, you need to use a casting operator by putting the object to be converted inside parentheses.
3. If the actual type of an object is incompatible with the target type during a forced type conversion, a ClassCastException exception will be thrown.
4. Typecasting can only be done within an inheritance relationship, meaning you can only convert a child class object into a parent class object, and not between unrelated classes.
5. Type coercion can result in loss of information because certain methods and member variables of the target type may not be accessible.
6. Type coercion is a potentially risky operation that requires type checking before conversion to ensure safety.