31. Pearson Edexcel GCSE (1CP2) Topic 2B Limitations of binary representation

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EDEXCEL 1CP2 Specification Reference - Topic 2B: 2.2.1 - 2.3.2

This video explores the limitations of the binary representation of data when constrained by the number of bits available.

Don't forget, whenever the blue note icon appears in the corner of the screen, that is your cue to take notes about the content being shown on the current slide.

00:00 Limits of binary representation
00:10 Intro
00:15 Maximum number of states that can be represented
01:26 Limitations of binary representation on - Character sets
02:11 Limitations of binary representation on - Images
02:51 Limitations of binary representation on - Sound
3:43 Outro

Last updated: 16.07.25

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