answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

A day usually has 86400 seconds, some days it has 86401 seconds (when an extra second is added). log286401 = log(86401) / log(2) = 16.4, so 17 bits is sufficient to represent those seconds.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How many bits to represent the seconds in a 24 hour day?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp