Question

Write a short note on binary number system.

Answer 1

The Binary number system has a base of 2. Therefore, the 2 digits 0 and 1 are used. This number system is basically the same as the decimal (Base 10) number system except only two digits are used. Binary numbers are made up of binary digits which are referred to as bits. Note: Bit is short for Binary Digit.

Bits are not meaningful on their own typically they will be grouped together. One key grouping is 8 bits together, which is called a byte. A byte can represent 256 values; ranging from 0 to 255.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Binary number system has a base of 2. Therefore, the 2 digits 0 and 1 are used. This number system is basically the same as the decimal (Base 10) number system except only two digits are used. Binary numbers are made up of binary digits which are referred to as bits. Note: Bit is short for Binary Digit.

Bits are not meaningful on their own typically they will be grouped together. One key grouping is 8 bits together, which is called a byte. A byte can represent 256 values; ranging from 0 to 255.