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Who invented the first mechanical calculating machine?
Who invented the first mechanical calculating machine?
- Blaise Pascal (correct)
- William Oughtred
- John Napier
- Edmund Gunter
Which device was capable of performing multiplication and division by adding and subtracting?
Which device was capable of performing multiplication and division by adding and subtracting?
- Napier Bones Device (correct)
- Abacus
- Pascal’s Machine
- Slide Rule
Which calculating device was used by NASA engineers in the 1960s during the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs?
Which calculating device was used by NASA engineers in the 1960s during the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs?
- Napier Bones Device
- Abacus
- Slide Rule (correct)
- Pascal’s Machine
Who is considered to have invented logarithms?
Who is considered to have invented logarithms?
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Which calculating device was based on a system of sliding beads arranged on a rack?
Which calculating device was based on a system of sliding beads arranged on a rack?
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What is the primary function of a computer?
What is the primary function of a computer?
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What is the acronym 'COMPUTER' stands for in the context provided?
What is the acronym 'COMPUTER' stands for in the context provided?
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What are some characteristics of a computer?
What are some characteristics of a computer?
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What is the function of the ALU in a computer?
What is the function of the ALU in a computer?
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In the context provided, what happens when a song is played on a computer?
In the context provided, what happens when a song is played on a computer?
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