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Let's break down the basics of binary numbers and how bit flips can affect data.
What is Binary?
Binary System: This is a numbering system that uses only two digits: 0 and 1.
Base-2: In binary, each position represents a power of 2, starting from the right.
How Binary Works
Binary Digit (Bit): Each 0 or 1 in a binary number is called a "bit."
Binary to Decimal Conversion: To convert binary to decimal, multiply each bit by 2 raised to the power of its position (starting from 0 on the right), and then sum the results.
Example:
Binary: 1101
1 x 2^3 = 8
1 x 2^2 = 4
0 x 2^1 = 0
1 x 2^0 = 1
Decimal Equivalent: 8 + 4 + 0 + 1 = 13
Bit Flips
Bit Flip: This occurs when a bit (0 or 1) accidentally changes to the opposite value.
Causes: Bit flips can happen due to issues like electrical interference or hardware malfunctions.
Example of a Bit Flip
Original Number (Decimal 797):
Binary: 0000001100011101
Flipped Bit: If the 4th bit from the left changes from 0 to 1:
New Binary: 0001001100011101
Decimal Equivalent: 4893
In Your Scenario
The number 797 was accidentally changed to 4893 due to a bit flip.
Given the surrounding data, 797 is likely the correct value, and 4893 is probably an error.
