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sterlingphoenix t1_j9vbavj wrote

Reply to comment by metaphorm in ELI5: Why do we only use 1 and 0 for binary? Could we create a trinary system introducing an extra '2'? by No-Mammoth-1638

> what you might be thinking of is the way an electronic logic circuit uses electricity

No, what i'm thinking is that this is ELI5, not ELIamanelectricalengineer (:

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metaphorm t1_j9vc4n8 wrote

Rule #4 from the sidebar

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>Explain for laypeople (but not actual 5-year-olds)
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>Unless OP states otherwise, assume no knowledge beyond a typical secondary education program. Avoid unexplained technical terms. Don't condescend; "like I'm five" is a figure of speech meaning "keep it clear and simple."

I think I explained myself in my post at a level that someone who passed their high school physics class would understand.

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sterlingphoenix t1_j9vd4qv wrote

> Explain for laypeople

Yes, not electrical engineers. I simplified it.

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