definition of logic gate Flashcards

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define a logic gate

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A small PHYSICAL device that CONTROLS the flow of ELECTRICAL SIGNALS in a PRE-DETERMINANT WAY

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Why data is stored as binary in computers?

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1- because computers use logic gates
2- logic gates gates use either 0’s or 1’s
1 of the 2 valuess!!

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What is the three purposes of a logic gate?

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1- to CARRY OUT a logical OPERATION
2-to control the flow of electricITY through a LOGIC CIRCUIT
3-To alter the outputs from the given inputs

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