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Who devised a mechanical way of multiplying and dividing, which is how the modern slide rule works?
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?
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?
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?
What was the very first calculating device used according to the text?
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Who produced logarithm tables based on J. Napier’s ideas?
Who produced logarithm tables based on J. Napier’s ideas?
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