Question

Im morse code, letters are formed by a sequence of dashes and dots. How many different letters is it possible to represent if a maximum of ten symbols are used?

Answer 1

2^10

Answer 2

thats not the answer

Answer 3

2046?

Answer 4

no its not the answer is 2046

Answer 5

yeah lol

Answer 6

oh i thought so too, but it is a Max of ten symbols, not ten symbols

Answer 7

i dont understand the question

Answer 8

2+2^2+2^3+...+2^10 if i am not mistaken

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

@and clear why or no?

Answer 11

so 2 symbols per letter?

Answer 12

2 symbols per letter.
1 letter "word" 2 choices
2 letter word 4 choices
3 letter word 8 choices
.
.
.
10 letter word, 2^10 choices
then add

Answer 13

how do you know its two symbols per letter though?

Answer 14

not two symbols but a choice of two symbols
a sequence of dashes and dots

Answer 15

oh i see kk thanks i understand it now:)

Answer 16

if you only use one symbol you have a choice
. or -

two symbols you have 4 choices
. .
.-
-.
--

Answer 17

good!

Answer 18

good