Software → Digital Logic
Binary Number
A number represented using base two, the dominant representation in digital computers.
Motivation
Binary number solves the problem of representing numeric values using only two symbols.
Where it fits
Binary Number belongs to digital logic and computer architecture.
Mental model
Binary uses powers of two, making it natural for hardware built from two-state signals.
Common mistakes
- Reading binary digits as decimal digits.
- Forgetting signed number representations.
Related concepts
Binary Number connects to bit, machine code, integer representation, and logic gates.