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Why are there only two digits in binary code?

April 26, 2017binary code Computers digits

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Why are there only two digits in binary code?

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The word “binary” is another word for ‘two digits’, so that is the only appropriate description for a two digit code. If it had more digits in it – it would have a different name. The idea is that the switches in code are either on or off (0 or 1).