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What was the primary purpose of Colossus, the first electronic digital computer?
What was the primary purpose of Colossus, the first electronic digital computer?
Which computer was known for its significant size of 18 feet tall, 80 feet long, and 60,000 pounds?
Which computer was known for its significant size of 18 feet tall, 80 feet long, and 60,000 pounds?
What was the main function of ENIAC, the first 'full-service' electronic computer?
What was the main function of ENIAC, the first 'full-service' electronic computer?
Which computer completed the calculation for the first hydrogen bomb?
Which computer completed the calculation for the first hydrogen bomb?
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What was a significant feature of Colossus in terms of its operational method?
What was a significant feature of Colossus in terms of its operational method?
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ENIAC was the first electronic digital computer developed during WWII.
ENIAC was the first electronic digital computer developed during WWII.
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Colossus operated using the decimal code system.
Colossus operated using the decimal code system.
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The main purpose of ENIAC was to calculate artillery aiming tables more efficiently.
The main purpose of ENIAC was to calculate artillery aiming tables more efficiently.
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Colossus was primarily used for developing the first hydrogen bomb.
Colossus was primarily used for developing the first hydrogen bomb.
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ENIAC was larger in size compared to Colossus.
ENIAC was larger in size compared to Colossus.
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