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GSEasyPrelims 2022Science & Technology

Which one of the following is the context in which the term "qubit" is mentioned?

Explanation

  • A qubit is the fundamental unit of information in quantum computing, analogous to the bit in classical computing.

  • However, unlike a bit that can only be either 0 or 1, a qubit can exist in a superposition of both states simultaneously.

  • This property of qubits allows quantum computers to perform certain calculations much faster than traditional computers.

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