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What Is a Qubit? Overview and Example

By Jeremy BowmanUpdated Nov 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

  • Qubits, unlike classical bits, can exist as both 0 and 1 simultaneously, enabling vast data storage.
  • Quantum computers work fast to solve complex problems, significantly outpacing traditional computers.
  • Applications of quantum computing include drug discovery, safer chemical production, and enhanced battery tech.

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