081. AQA A Level SLR11 Range and precision of binary numbers
About this video
AQA Specification Reference
A Level 4.5.4.7
In this video we compare the advantages and disadvantages of fixed point and floating point forms. We compare them in terms of range, precision and speed of calculation.
Key question:
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of fixed-point and floating-point forms in terms of range, precision and speed of calculation?
00:00 Range and precision of binary numbers
00:10 Intro
00:15 Range, precision and calculation speed of binary numbers - Fixed point
00:48 Floating point
01:30 Key question
01:44 Outro
Last updated: 04.09.25
