Logic hazard

Okay kiddo, have you heard of logic gates? They are tiny machines inside your computer that help put information together in a certain way.

Now, sometimes when the information needs to be combined, there can be a problem where the output of the gate changes for just a moment, even though the input hasn't changed.

This is called a logic hazard. It might happen when the signals that control the gates arrive at different times, or if there are multiple paths that could be taken to make the same result. It can be a bit like having a door that sometimes gets stuck and needs a bit of extra push to open.

These little blips in the system can be a bit of a problem because they can create errors or glitches. Computer engineers work hard to try to prevent them from happening by adjusting the timing of the signals or using different types of gates.

But don't worry, your computer is pretty smart and can usually figure out how to sort out any little problems. It's kind of like when you need to solve a puzzle and you try lots of different ways until you find the right answer.