Unsigned binary
A position contributes its digit multiplied by its weight
- Weights Start at 1 on the right and double for each position to the left
- Digits Each bit is 0 or 1; a zero contributes nothing but still occupies a position
- Byte Eight bits give 256 patterns, or unsigned values from 0 through 255
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Questions about this topic
Does a leading zero change the value?+
No, it contributes zero, but it can be needed to satisfy a specified width
Is every byte an unsigned integer?+
No, the representation rule determines its meaning; these tasks state the unsigned-integer rule explicitly
Can I use a calculator?+
No. This topic is practised without a calculator
Which year level and chapter is this?+
Year 7 Digital Technologies, chapter 2: Data representation