Supercomputers

Super Computer = Most powerful computers regarding performance and data processing of large amount of data in a short period of time do Mainframe Computers = Not as powerful as supercomputers but still very expensive and many large companies and government organizations used it. Micro Computer = A computer that utilizes microprocessor as its central control and also known as personal computer NASA Supercomputers = Used to process large amounts of data related to space missions

Space Exploration = Used to process large amounts of data related to space missions Weather Forecasting = Used to analyze weather patterns and make accurate predictions Nuclear Power Testing = Used to simulate and analyze nuclear reactions Government Systems = Used for various government operations and data processing

Large Companies = Used to perform complex business operations and data processing Governmental Organizations = Used for various government operations and data processing Research Institutions = Used to process and analyze large amounts of research data Space Exploration = Used to process large amounts of data related to space missions

<p>RAM = Computer's short-term memory where data is stored for immediate access Processor = Part of a computer that performs operations on data Hard Drive = Long-term storage device for a computer Gigabyte = Unit of digital information storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NASA = Used for space exploration and COVID19 research Government = Used for various government operations and data processing Large Corporations = Used for specific tasks and data processing Research Institutions = Used to process and analyze large amounts of research data</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Super Computer = Used for Research, Space Exploration, Earthquake Studies, Weather Forecasting, Nuclear Power Testing, Government Systems Mainframe Computers = Used by large companies and governmental organizations to operate their company</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supercomputer = The most powerful computers regarding performance and data processing Mainframe Computers = Not as powerful as supercomputers, but still very expensive and used by many large companies and governmental organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Super Computer = Has thousands of processors, hundreds of gigabytes of RAM, and hard drives that allow hundreds of gigabytes of storage space Mainframe Computers = Not as powerful as supercomputers, but still very expensive</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Super Computer = Used by large corporations and for task specific purposes Mainframe Computers = Used by large companies and governmental organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Super Computer = Also called the 'math crunchers' Mainframe Computers = Sometimes referred to as 'mainframes'</p> Signup and view all the answers