Binary is a number system that uses a base of 2, consisting only of the digits 0 and 1. It is commonly used in computer systems because it represents digital information using electrical signals.
Imagine you have two light switches - one for 'on' (represented by '1') and another for 'off' (represented by '0'). By combining these switches together in different positions, you can represent any desired pattern or message.
Decimal system: The decimal system is a number system that uses a base of 10. It includes the digits 0-9 and each digit's value is determined by its position within the number.
Octal: Octal is a number system that uses a base of eight, consisting only of the digits from 0 to 7.
Hexadecimal: Hexadecimal is a number system that uses a base of sixteen, consisting of the digits from 0 to 9 and letters A to F.
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