Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: ∑ = 0, Cout = 1
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:A full-adder produces a 1-bit sum and a carry-out from three inputs: A, B, and Cin. Recognizing the mapping for simple combinations builds intuition for designing adders and debugging arithmetic logic units (ALUs).
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:Two ones with Cin = 0 already create a carry. The XOR-based sum toggles each time an odd number of inputs are 1. With two ones, the sum is 0; the carry-out is 1 because at least two inputs are 1.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Compute sum: A XOR B XOR Cin = 1 XOR 1 XOR 0 = 0 XOR 0 = 0.2) Compute carry: AB + Cin(A XOR B) = 11 + 0(0) = 1.3) Therefore, ∑ = 0 and Cout = 1.4) Check consistency with truth table of a full-adder.Verification / Alternative check:Interpret as decimal: 1 + 1 + 0 = 2 → binary 10, so sum bit 0, carry-out 1.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:Confusing half-adder and full-adder equations or forgetting that XOR of two ones equals zero.
Final Answer:∑ = 0, Cout = 1
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