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Bits vs Qubits

Here’s a clear comparison between **bits** and **qubits** to help you understand their differences:


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### 🔹 Bits vs Qubits


| Feature             | **Bits**                                     | **Qubits**                                                 |

|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|

| **Basic Unit**       | Bit                                           | Qubit                                                       |

| **Possible States**  | 0 or 1 (binary)                               | 0, 1, or both at the same time (superposition)              |

| **Representation**   | Electrical voltage (on/off)                  | Quantum states of particles (e.g., electrons, photons)      |

| **Processing**       | Linear – one operation at a time             | Parallel – multiple states simultaneously                   |

| **Entanglement**     | Not possible                                  | Qubits can be entangled, linking their states               |

| **Error Rate**       | Low, stable                                   | High, currently prone to decoherence and noise              |

| **Speed**            | Slower for complex problems                  | Potentially much faster for specific tasks                  |

| **Example Use**      | Everyday computing tasks                     | Factoring large numbers, quantum simulations, optimization  |


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