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Quiz based on Digital Principles and Computer Organization

1) Base of hexadecimal number system? Answer : 16 2) Universal gate in digital logic? Answer : NAND 3) Memory type that is non-volatile? Answer : ROM 4) Basic building block of digital circuits? Answer : Gate 5) Device used for data storage in sequential circuits? Answer : Flip-flop 6) Architecture with shared memory for instructions and data? Answer : von Neumann 7) The smallest unit of data in computing? Answer : Bit 8) Unit that performs arithmetic operations in a CPU? Answer : ALU 9) Memory faster than main memory but smaller in size? Answer : Cache 10) System cycle that includes fetch, decode, and execute? Answer : Instruction 11) Type of circuit where output depends on present input only? Answer : Combinational 12) The binary equivalent of decimal 10? Answer : 1010 13) Memory used for high-speed temporary storage in a CPU? Answer : Register 14) Method of representing negative numbers in binary? Answer : Two's complement 15) Gate that inverts its input signal? Answer : NOT 16)...

ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES

Understanding Electromagnetic Waves: The Invisible Messengers of Energy Electromagnetic (EM) waves are everywhere around us, shaping the way we live and communicate, though most of the time we are unaware of their presence. From the light we see to the signals carrying our favorite songs on the radio, EM waves play a fundamental role in both nature and modern technology. In this post, we’ll explore the nature of electromagnetic waves, their types, and their significance in daily life. What Are Electromagnetic Waves? At their core, electromagnetic waves are fluctuations of electric and magnetic fields that travel through space. Unlike sound waves, which need a medium like air or water to propagate, electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum. This means they can traverse the vast emptiness of space, which is how sunlight reaches Earth from the Sun. The discovery of electromagnetic waves is credited to James Clerk Maxwell in the 19th century. He formulated a set of equations—now kn...

Mechanics

Understanding the Basics of Mechanics: A Dive into the Science of Motion Mechanics is a branch of physics that deals with the behavior of objects and the forces acting upon them. It’s essentially the study of motion, forces, and energy. Mechanics has a vast range of applications, from everyday phenomena like driving a car to the complex movements of celestial bodies in space. Understanding mechanics is fundamental to both classical and modern physics, making it one of the foundational pillars of science. Types of Mechanics Mechanics can be broadly classified into two main types: Classical Mechanics Quantum Mechanics Classical Mechanics Classical mechanics deals with macroscopic objects and describes how they move and interact with forces. It is divided into two main categories: Kinematics:  The study of motion without considering the causes of motion. It focuses on parameters such as velocity, acceleration, displacement, and time. For example, kinematics can explain how a car accel...