GATE 2024 EC – Question 34
A source transmits symbols from an alphabet of size 16. The value of maximum achievable entropy (in bits) is ______.
Practise this question in The GATE Grind →
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: 4
Explanation
Entropy is maximum when all symbols are equally likely, $H_{max}=\log_2M=\log_216=4$ bits.