Binary and Computers
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Objective
I can explain the relationship between binary code, electrical circuits, and the representation of data in computers.
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Practice
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Explain the difference between binary code and the base-10 (decimal) system that we commonly use. How does the value of each digit change as you move from right to left in each system?
Convert the decimal number 10 to its binary equivalent. Show your work.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how a transistor, acting as a switch, is used to represent a 0 or a 1 in binary code. Describe how computers use binary code to represent letters and other characters, referencing ASCII in your explanation. ”
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