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Learn: Binary Shifts - Left Shift Effects on a Number

OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification

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What does a binary left shift do to a number?

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A left shift {{blank0}} the bits to the {{blank1}}, and fills the empty space with {{blank2}}.

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In the example of doubling a player's score in a game, what binary operation can be used?

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Which of the following are true about binary left shifts? (Select all that apply)

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