COMPUTER HISTORY AND EVOLUTION
DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTERS
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Question
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A device that can count fast and is similar to an abacus.
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Pascaline
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Jacquard’s Loom
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Tabulating Machine
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Automatic Loom
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Pascaline is the first mechanical calculating machine invented by Blaise Pascal. The Pascaline is a numerical wheel calculator which had 8 movable dials whereas Abacus consist of a rectangular frame divided into two parts by mid bar enclosing rods on which balls or beads are moved.
Detailed explanation-2: -List any five early calculating devices. Ans: Five early calculating devices are: Abacus Pascaline, Napier’s Bones, Difference Engine, and Analytical engine.
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