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Babbage's Proposal for the Difference Engine

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Babbage's Proposal for the Difference Engine

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What was the name of the machine proposed by Babbage to the British government?

Calculating Machine

Analytical Engine

Inventive Engine

Difference Engine (correct)

Why did Babbage argue for the need of his machine in the proposal?

To avoid accidents at sea caused by erroneous navigational tables (correct)

To improve land transportation

To predict weather patterns

To speed up manufacturing processes

What type of calculation was the Difference Engine specialized to perform?

Addition

Subtraction

Differentiation (correct)

Multiplication

Why did Babbage request additional funds after the initial approval?

To manufacture precisely sized gears Signup and view all the answers

What was the main difference between the Difference Engine and the Analytical Engine according to Babbage's vision?

Difference Engine could perform any operation, Analytical Engine specialized Signup and view all the answers

What was missing in the small-scale prototype of the Difference Engine produced in 1833?

Ability to print out results Signup and view all the answers

What blunder did Babbage make in 1834 that affected his chances of receiving further funding?

Proposed building the Analytical Engine before completing the Difference Engine Signup and view all the answers

Why did Babbage's sponsors in the government resist funding his Analytical Engine?

It was over-budget and behind schedule Signup and view all the answers

Who was Ada Lovelace and what was her role in Babbage's work?

Daughter of Lord Byron and an ally who understood Babbage's vision Signup and view all the answers

What did Ada Lovelace do to the report describing the Analytical Engine?

Translated it from French and added extensive commentary Signup and view all the answers

What did Ada Lovelace provide in her notes that went beyond a simple translation?

An algorithm for computing Bernoulli numbers using the Analytical Engine Signup and view all the answers

What remained unfinished at the end of Babbage's life despite his efforts?

Both the Difference and Analytical Engines Signup and view all the answers