Cryptocurrency Q&A
What physically is a bit?
What physically is a bit?
KatanaSword
Sat Oct 05 2024
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Excuse me, but could you please clarify something for me? I've been hearing a lot about bits in the context of cryptocurrency and digital data, but I'm still a bit confused about what a bit actually is, physically speaking. Is it a tangible thing, like a coin or a piece of paper? Or is it more of an abstract concept? I'm hoping you can provide a simple, yet comprehensive explanation that can help me understand the physical nature of a bit.
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Valentina
Sun Oct 06 2024
Additionally, a bit can be transmitted through electrical circuits as a voltage pulse. This method of transmission is crucial for sending digital data over wires and wirelessly.
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WhisperInfinity
Sun Oct 06 2024
The bit, the fundamental unit of digital information, represents a single digit in a binary system. This system, composed solely of 0s and 1s, forms the backbone of modern computing.
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Caterina
Sun Oct 06 2024
At a physical level, a bit can manifest in various forms. In RAM, it's a combination of a transistor and a capacitor, while on magnetic storage media, it's a magnetic domain.
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TaekwondoMasterStrengthHonorGlory
Sun Oct 06 2024
Solid-state drives (SSDs) also house bits, each represented by a specific cell. These cells store data electrically, differentiating them from traditional magnetic storage.
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Chiara
Sun Oct 06 2024
Optical media, such as CDs and DVDs, use tiny spots to encode bits of information. These spots, either present or absent, represent the binary values of 0 and 1.
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