Binary: On and Off
Exploring how computers use simple 'on' or 'off' states to represent information, like a light switch.
Key Questions
- Explain how a light switch can represent two different pieces of information (on/off).
- Design a simple code using only two symbols (e.g., circle/square) to represent letters.
- Discuss why computers might use such a simple way to store information.
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