When two small numbers are multiplied, the result will be represented as zero. This phenomenon called?
Correct answer: B. Arithmetic underflow
- A. Cancellation error
- B. Arithmetic underflow
- C. Arithmetic overflow
- D. Logical Error
Explanation
The correct answer is: (b) Arithmetic underflow.Arithmetic underflow occurs in computer arithmetic when the result of an operation is too small to be represented accurately within the given number of bits. In simpler terms, when two very small numbers are multiplied, the result can be a number that is too small for the computer to represent accurately, so it becomes zero.
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