and are two numbering systems used in computer science. In the binary system, numbers are represented using only two digits: 0 and 1. This system is based on powers of 2, where each digit represents a power of 2 starting from the rightmost digit as 2^0. Denary, on the other hand, is the familiar decimal system we use in everyday life, where numbers are represented using 10 digits: 0 to 9.
In computing, a is a group of letters added before a unit of measurement to indicate a multiple of that unit. In the context of binary and denary, we often encounter the terms "" and "." Binary prefixes are used to denote quantities in binary units like and , while denary prefixes are used for decimal units.
In binary, larger units of storage are often measured using binary prefixes. For example, a (KiB) represents 1024 (2^10) bytes, and a (MiB) represents 1024 kibibytes or 1048576 (2^20) bytes. Similarly, a (GiB) corresponds to 1024 mebibytes or 1073741824 (2^30) bytes.
is a commonly used algorithm in computer science for finding a target value in a sorted list. It works by repeatedly dividing the search space in half.
Converting between denary and binary is a fundamental operation in computing. involves converting a number from a binary representation to its equivalent in the denary system. Conversely, involves converting a number from denary to binary representation.
is a representation of data in binary form. It is the basis of all digital information and is used extensively in computing.
When it comes to storage and data transfer rates, we often use the terms and . A megabit (Mb) represents 1 million (10^6) bits, while a megabyte (MB) represents 1 million (10^6) bytes.
