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Binary

In mathematics and digital electronics, a binary number is a number expressed in the base-2 numeral system or binary numeral system, which uses only two symbols: typically "0" (zero) and "1" (one). Binary is used to write data such as the computer processor instructions.

Why do computers use binary?

Binary is still the primary language for computers for the following reasons.

It is a simple and elegant design.

Binary's 0 and 1 method is quick to detect an electrical signal's off or on state.

The positive and negative poles of magnetic media are quickly translated into binary.

Binary is the most efficient way to control logic circuits.

Source :
1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zwsbwmn/revision/3

2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_number

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