When an int is cast to a short and truncated, how is the new value determined?

Question

Can someone clarify what happens when an integer is cast to a short in C? I\'m using Raspberry Pi, so I\'m aware that an int is 32 bits, and theref

Answer 1

The 32 bit value is truncated to 16 bits in the same way a 32cm long banana bread would be cut if you jam it into a 16cm long pan. Half of it would fit in and still be a banana bread, and the rest will be "gone".