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Each cell of a memory device is capable of storing one bit of information in the form of binary numbers. What does the term 'bit' mean?

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Binary digit

Understanding 'Bit': The Binary Digit

A 'bit' is the most basic unit of data in computing. It represents a single binary value.

In the context of memory devices, each cell stores information. The question states each cell stores one bit.

This fundamental unit, the 'bit', can have one of two possible values: 0 or 1. These values correspond to the binary number system.

Therefore, the term 'bit' stands for Binary digit.

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