The Number of Bits That Determines the Amount of Precision

question 82

Multiple Choice

The number of bits that determines the amount of precision in digitizing the analog signal and the number of gray shades that can be displayed in the image is the:

• A) matrix.
• B) bit depth.
• C) binary code.
• D) analog to digital converter.

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