Select the correct answerIn C, what is the result of the expression 2 << 2?Options48216

Break Down the Problem

1. Identify the expression: 2 << 2
2. Understand the operation: This is a bitwise left shift operation in C.

Relevant Concepts

1. The left shift operator << shifts the bits of the first operand to the left by the number of positions specified by the second operand.
2. In binary, the number 2 can be represented as 0000 0010.

Analysis and Detail

1. Convert the decimal number 2 to binary:

   • Decimal 2 = Binary 0000 0010

2. Perform the left shift operation 2 << 2:

   • The left shift means that the bits of 2 will be moved to the left by 2 positions.
   • Resulting binary after shifting: 0000 1000 (which represents the decimal number 8).

Verify and Summarize

1. The new binary value 0000 1000 can be converted back to decimal:
   • Decimal value = 8

Final Answer

The result of the expression 2 << 2 is 8.