Binary: The Computer Language

Binary: The Computer Language

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Science, Information Technology (IT), Architecture

6th - 12th Grade

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The video explains binary as the fundamental language of technology, used in computers and electronics. It describes how binary digits, or bits, form bytes to represent data, such as text characters. The video also covers data storage, explaining how file sizes are measured in bytes and larger data sizes use prefixes like kilo, mega, and giga. Finally, it highlights binary's efficiency in computing, allowing vast amounts of information to be stored with minimal processing power.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of prefixes like kilo, mega, and giga in computing?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why is binary code considered to require less processing power than higher-based systems?

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