Binary Number System

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Number Bases (Summary)
Frequently Asked Questions

In the number system chart, the base values and the digits of different number systems can be found. Below is the chart of the numeral system.

Number Bases (Summary)

System:	Number Base:	Digits:	Remarks:
Binary	2	0, 1	• Used in computers 0 = off, 1 = on
Octal	8	0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Denary or Decimal	10	0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9	• Used for everyday counting Base 10 ≡ A
Duodecimal	12	0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B	Base 11 ≡ B
Hexadecimal	16	0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F C≡12, D≡13, E≡14, F≡15	• It is an extension of base 2 • It is also used in computers

In general, the greatest digit used in any number base is 1 less than the base number.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is Number System and its Types?

The number system is simply a system to represent or express numbers. There are various types of number systems and the most commonly used ones are decimal number system, binary number system, octal number system, and hexadecimal number system.

Why is the Number System Important?

Number system helps to represent numbers in a small symbol set. Computers, in general, use binary numbers 0 and 1 to keep the calculations simple and to keep the amount of necessary circuitry less, which results in the least amount of space, energyEnergy is the ability to do work. Energy exists in several forms such as heat, kinetic or mechanical energy, light, potential energy, and electrical energy. Units of Energy: The SI unit... More consumption, and cost.