How a Computer Stores Numbers/Characters Using 0 and 1#

You may have heard the phrase “computers operate on 0s and 1s.” We can use computers to store characters and numbers, and even music, photos, and videos. When storing these things, only 0s and 1s are truly used. Let’s explore how data can be stored using only 0s and 1s.

What are 0 and 1?#

A computer is a device that operates on electricity. Therefore, voltage is used to represent 0 and 1. 0 means a relatively low voltage, typically 0 Volts. 1 means a relatively high voltage, typically 1 to 5 Volts.