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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will consider two-state systems, such as bulbs and switches, and investigate how combining these in groups provides more combinations. Finally, we will learn how this relates to computers, and will be introduced to binary.
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3 Questions
Q1.Anything that can be in two states is called...
Anything that can be in two states is called...
Data
Halved
Representation
Q2.Which of these is an example of data? Select two
Which of these is an example of data? Select two
Place into a baking tin
Stir the mixture
Q3.If you had 3 light bulbs, how many combinations of ON and OFF could you make?
If you had 3 light bulbs, how many combinations of ON and OFF could you make?
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