MATLABdude said:Maybe a new tactic is needed here. This is akin to a question saying that you've got 144 eggs, how many dozen eggs is that?
Now, how many bits in 16 KB? If in that 16 KB of memory, you stored 16-bit variables, how many variables could you store?
Now convert that into base-2
The memory size refers to the amount of storage capacity in a computer's memory, while the word size refers to the number of bits that can be accessed and processed at one time by the computer's CPU.
If the memory size is larger than the word size, the CPU will have to split the data into smaller chunks, which slows down the processing speed. If the word size is larger than the memory size, it may result in wasted space and inefficient use of resources.
The main challenge is fitting all the necessary data and instructions into the limited memory space. This requires careful memory management and optimization techniques to ensure efficient use of the available memory.
Increasing the word size allows for larger chunks of data to be processed at once, which can improve processing speed and efficiency. However, it also means that each data element will take up more memory space, potentially leading to higher memory usage and cost.
It depends on the complexity and size of the task. With careful optimization and efficient use of memory, it is possible to handle some complex tasks with 16 KB memory and a 16 bit word size. However, for more demanding tasks, a larger memory size and word size may be necessary.