binaarsüsteemi

Binaarsüsteemi, often referred to as the binary system, is a number system that uses only two digits, 0 and 1, to represent numerical values. This stands in contrast to the decimal system, which is the most common system used by humans and employs ten digits (0 through 9).

In the binary system, each digit's position represents a power of 2, starting from 2 to the power of 0 (which is 1) on the rightmost side. For example, the binary number 101 can be converted to decimal as follows: (1 * 2^2) + (0 * 2^1) + (1 * 2^0) = 4 + 0 + 1 = 5.

This system is fundamental to digital electronics and computing. Electronic circuits can easily represent two distinct states: on or off, high voltage or low voltage, which directly correspond to the binary digits 1 and 0, respectively. All data processed and stored by computers, from text and images to complex programs, is ultimately represented and manipulated in binary form.

The development and understanding of the binary system have been crucial for advancements in technology, enabling the creation of complex digital devices and sophisticated software applications.