Asked by Adrian Lukmanto on Jul 07, 2024
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Babbage's engine was used for years as a mechanical calculator in odometers.
Mechanical Calculator
A calculating machine used for performing arithmetic operations, built from mechanical components such as gears and levers.
- Explain the advancements in computing hardware, tracing the path from mechanical calculators to the debut of integrated circuits.
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MJ
Mishel Jordan JordanJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Babbage's engine, known as the Difference Engine, was never completed during his lifetime and thus was not used in odometers or any other practical application.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the advancements in computing hardware, tracing the path from mechanical calculators to the debut of integrated circuits.
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