Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Representation (Section 18 - No. 8)

If the bit depth of an image is increased from 8 bits to 16 bits, what is the effect on the file size?
The file size is halved.
The file size is doubled.
The file size remains the same.
The file size is reduced to 1/4th of its original value.

Explanation

More bits per pixel mean more data per pixel, and thus a larger file size.

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