Pioneering Computing
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Who was Charles Babbage inspired by in his work on automating mathematical calculations?

  • The French government
  • The English philosopher
  • Gaspard de Prony (correct)
  • Charles Babbage Smith

    • Which project sponsored by the French government influenced Charles Babbage's work?

  • Performing simple addition and subtraction
  • Producing books of logarithmic tables (correct)
  • Automating mathematical calculations
  • Training highly skilled mathematicians

    • What was the 'method of differences' used by Gaspard de Prony?

  • A method for calculating logarithms
  • A process involving only addition and subtraction (correct)
  • A technique for training unskilled workers
  • A project sponsored by the French government

    • Why did Charles Babbage see a need for automating mathematical calculations in his own government?

    <p>To support the largest navy in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do navigational tables show?

    <p>The positions of the moon, sun, and stars</p> Signup and view all the answers

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