Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Representation (Section 14 - No. 15)
What is the primary difference between a left bit shift and a right bit shift operation?
Left shift multiplies; right shift divides.
Left shift divides; right shift multiplies.
Both multiply.
Both divide.
Uitleg
A left bit shift operation multiplies by powers of 2, while a right bit shift operation divides by powers of 2.