A_N_K

Mathematics say 1000g=1kilogram then why we have 1024b=1kb explain with a valid mathematical reason?

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Tehspy

Most computer things are based on binary (2) instead of a base ten (10)

2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024

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Avigoku

I knew that but i was not able to say it. .but thanks

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medhrk2

It is because of the binary system model. 2^10=1024, get it. Decimal system and binary system has different bases, so you can not compare the terms in a simple way. Yes, there are always process to convert them.

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