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binary system is a way of representing information using only two options, usually expressed as 0s and 1s. It is widely used in computers, where data is processed and stored in this format. The word "binary" refers to the fact that there are only two possibilities to choose from, like a light switch that can be either on (1) or off (0).
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- Although most are in binary systems, some 30 % are solitary, and their origin is therefore mysterious. (science.sciencemag.org)
- The star is suspected to be a close binary system. (constellation-guide.com)
- In such a cluster, massive stars would sink towards the centre and, through complex interactions with lighter stars, form binary systems, possibly long after their transformation into black holes. (nature.com)
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