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What type of physical phenomena does an analog computer use to model the problem being solved?
What type of physical phenomena does an analog computer use to model the problem being solved?
- Light waves
- Sound waves
- Electrical, mechanical, or hydraulic quantities (correct)
- Radio waves
How do digital computers represent varying quantities?
How do digital computers represent varying quantities?
- By discrete values of time and amplitude (correct)
- By continuous variation of physical phenomena
- By the use of light waves
- By the use of sound waves
What are the simplest types of analog computers?
What are the simplest types of analog computers?
- Hybrid digital/analog computers
- Process control mechanisms
- Naval gunfire control computers
- Slide rules and nomograms (correct)
Why were analog computers widely used even after the advent of digital computers?
Why were analog computers widely used even after the advent of digital computers?
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When did analog computers start to become obsolete?
When did analog computers start to become obsolete?
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