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Instructions and data in the computer are stored in binary form. The reasons for the use of binary in computers are as follows: 1. Binary counting system only uses two digits, 0 and 1, and the four operation rules of binary counting system are very simple. 3. The use of binary representation numbers in electronic computers can save equipment.

In mathematical and digital circuits, binary refers to a numbering system based on 2, which represents a binary system. In this system, it is usually represented by two different symbols 0 (for zero) and 1 (for one). In digital electronic circuits, binary is directly used in the implementation of logic gates, so binary is used in modern computers and computer-dependent devices. Each number is called a bit (abbreviation for Bit,Binary digit)

Reasons for the use of binary in computers

First, the binary counting system uses only two digits. 0 and 1, so any element with two different stable states can be used to represent a bit of a number. In fact, there are many elements with two obvious stable states. For example, the "on" and "off" of the neon lamp, the "on" and "off" of the switch, the "high" and "low", "positive" and "negative" of the voltage, the "hole" and "no hole" in the paper tape, the "signal" and "no signal" in the circuit, the South Pole and North Pole of magnetic materials, and so on. It is easy to use these distinct states to represent numbers. Not only that, but more importantly, the two completely different states differ not only in quantity, but also in quality. In this way, the anti-interference ability and reliability of the machine can be greatly improved. It is much more difficult to find a simple and reliable device that can represent more than two states.

Secondly, the four operation rules of the binary counting system are very simple. And the four operations can be summed up as addition and shift, so the circuit of the arithmetic unit in the electronic computer becomes very simple. Not only that, the circuit is simplified, the speed can be improved. This is also not comparable to the decimal counting system.

Third, the use of binary representation in electronic computers can save equipment. It can be proved theoretically that ternary system is the most economical equipment, followed by binary system. However, because binary system has advantages that other carry systems, including ternary system, do not have, most electronic computers still use binary system. In addition, because only two symbols "0" and "1" are used in binary, Boolean algebra can be used to analyze and synthesize logical circuits in machines. This provides a very useful tool for designing electronic computer circuits.

After reading this article, I believe you have a certain understanding of "the reason why computers use binary". If you want to know more about it, you are welcome to follow the industry information channel. Thank you for your reading!

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