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What is "binary number system" and why is it used in computers?
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The correct answer is A) A base-2 number system using only digits 0 and 1, used because digital circuits can easily represent two states (on/off, high/low voltage)
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Correct Answer
A base-2 number system using only digits 0 and 1, used because digital circuits can easily represent two states (on/off, high/low voltage)
Explanation
Binary maps naturally onto the two-state nature of electronic switches (transistors), making it the foundation for representing all data and instructions in digital computers.
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