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The Innovations of Charles Babbage
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The Innovations of Charles Babbage

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Who proposed using a machine with gears and motors to perform calculations?

  • Charles Babbage (correct)
  • Human labor
  • The British government
  • De Prony

    • What did Babbage envision his machine to include?

  • A transcribing mechanism
  • A printing mechanism
  • A navigation system
  • A type-setting mechanism (correct)

    • What was the name of Babbage's machine?

  • The Difference Engine (correct)
  • The Analytical Engine
  • The Mechanical Calculator
  • The Difference Machine

    • Why did the British government agree to fund Babbage's project?

    <p>To improve naval supremacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Babbage underestimate when requesting funds for his machine?

    <p>The amount of money needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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