Which symbol is commonly used to represent a blank cell on the tape of a Turing Machine?

Options

  • B. 1
  • C. B
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. B

Detailed Explanation

  • Blank Symbol: Commonly represented by B or □ in Turing Machine notation.
  • Purpose: Represents an empty tape cell.
  • Important: A blank symbol is different from the binary symbol 0.
  • The exact notation may vary between textbooks.