How many flip-flops are required to construct a MOD-16 binary counter?
Options
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A.
2
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B.
3
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C.
4
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D.
16
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E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
C.
4
Detailed Explanation
Explanation: A binary counter with n flip-flops has 2^n states. Since 2^4 = 16, four flip-flops are required for a MOD-16 counter.