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October 20, 2011

Binary -- Chalk Talk

Binary

A binary system of numbers is one that is composed only of ones and zeros. It was the system of choice for people who developed early computers--they needed a reliable way to get information across electrical circuits, and a way that was easy for the systems to understand. Chalk Talk is an animated series of short videos that acts as a video glossary to define specific scientific terms or concepts in a fun, easy to understand way.

Credit: National Science Foundation


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