555

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Quick facts about 555

• Decimal: 555
• Prime factorization: 555 = 3 × 5 × 37
• Roman numeral: 555 = DLV
• Binary: 555 = 1000101011₂
• Common context: 555 timer IC used in generating timed oscillations (astable/monostable modes)

Mini-practice (pick one or more)

1. Factorize 555 and explain why 37 is prime.
2. Convert 555 to another base (e.g., base 7 or base 8).
3. If you multiply 555 by 7, what’s the product?
4. Brief note: how a 555 timer works in astable mode (one sentence).

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