Binary: What Is Binary?

The video introduces the binary system, a fundamental concept in electronics using only two digits: 0 and 1. It explains how large numbers are represented in binary, contrasting it with the decimal system. The tutorial demonstrates counting in binary using fingers, highlighting how binary arithmetic works. It also covers binary's versatility in converting computer instructions and words, showcasing its importance as a flexible mathematical language.

What are the two digits used in the binary system?

• 0 and 1

• 2 and 3

• 3 and 4

• 1 and 2

In the binary system, what do the columns represent?

• Powers of 10

• Powers of 2

• Powers of 3

• Powers of 5

How can you use your hands to understand binary numbers?

• Each finger represents a hexadecimal number

• Each finger represents a binary column

• Each finger represents a fraction

• Each finger represents a decimal number

What is the maximum number you can count to using both hands in binary?

• 1000

• 63

• 31

• 15

What makes binary a universal mathematical language?

• It can only represent numbers

• It can convert computer instructions and words

• It is used only in mathematics

• It is limited to electronic devices