Java: when to use static methods

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Hello,

I am wondering when to use static methods? Say If i have a class with a few getters and setters, a method or two, and i want those methods only to be invokable on an instance object of the class. Does this mean i should use a static method?

e.g

Obj x = new Obj();
x.someMethod

or

Obj.someMethod

(is this the static way?)

I'm rather confused!

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