Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Representation (Section 15 - No. 11)

What operation does a logical right shift perform on a binary number?

Multiplication by a power of 2.

Division by a power of 2.

Subtraction by a power of 2.

Addition by a power of 2.

A right shift is equivalent to dividing the number by 2 raised to the power of the number of places shifted.