Difference between arithmetic and logical shift

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I think..... arithmetic right shift will shift in the sign bit while preserving the sign bit ..  Logical shift always shifts in zeros no matter in which direction you do the shift

Andi Mullaraj · Answer

That's correct. Moreover, in Java the arithmetic right shift operator is >> whereas the logical right shift is >>>

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