The History of Computing
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Who devised a mechanical way of multiplying and dividing, which is how the modern slide rule works?

  • Sir Isaac Newton
  • J. Napier (correct)
  • Leibnitz
  • Henry Briggs
  • Which branch of mathematics was independently invented by Sir Isaac Newton and Leibnitz?

  • Trigonometry
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Calculus (correct)
  • What was the first real calculating machine that appeared in 1820?

  • Mechanical calculator (correct)
  • Logarithm tables
  • Slide rule
  • Abacus
  • What was the very first calculating device used according to the text?

    <p>Ten fingers of a man’s hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who produced logarithm tables based on J. Napier’s ideas?

    <p>Henry Briggs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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