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Why Computers Use Binary Number System Only?

When I was in college, I never thought about this obvious question, why Do Computers Use Binary? In this article I will try to explore this question. Let's see where we reach. Computers are electronic devices that can process and store information, perform calculations, and perform a wide range of other tasks. To perform these tasks, computers need a way to represent and manipulate data using electronic signals and components. That's where the binary system comes in. The binary system is a numerical system that uses only two digits, 0 and 1, to represent all numbers and symbols. In the binary system, each digit is referred to as a "bit," which is short for "binary digit." A bit can have one of two possible values, either a 0 or a 1. So why is the binary system used in computers, and what makes it so well-suited for this purpose? Let's take a closer look. Simplicity and Efficiency One of the key reasons that the binary system is used in computers is its s...