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Ch 1 Computer Science

The document introduces the concept of a computer as an electronic device that processes data and performs calculations. It outlines the history of computing devices, starting from the Abacus, which dates back 5000 years, to Napier's Bone and Pascal's calculator, highlighting their functions and historical significance. Each device contributed to the evolution of arithmetic operations and was used in various practical applications.

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Ch 1 Computer Science

The document introduces the concept of a computer as an electronic device that processes data and performs calculations. It outlines the history of computing devices, starting from the Abacus, which dates back 5000 years, to Napier's Bone and Pascal's calculator, highlighting their functions and historical significance. Each device contributed to the evolution of arithmetic operations and was used in various practical applications.

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Ch:1

Topic: Introduction to computer

Q1: define computer or what is computer?


Ans: computer is an electronic device which can process data
and calculations and operate the information provide by
program. Some uses of computer.
[Link] space flights
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3. printing books
[Link] or accessories billing

Q2: history of computers?


1: Abacus: was about 5000 years old. Abacus was used to
perform simple arithmetic operations. Abacus can perform
addition, subtraction multiplication, division and can find
square root. Abacus was used to teach students about
arthiemetic operations. Abacus is also called a counting frame
abacus is used for calculations
2: Napier’s bone: A Scottish mathematician john Napier
invented this calculator. It can perform addition, subtraction,
division and multiplication. And Napier bone is operated
manually. It was invented in 1617 and it was used till middle of
70s. it was used commercially. shopkeepers, bookkeepers and
accountants.
3: pascal’s or Pascaline calculator: Pascaline is also called
arithmetic machine. Pascaline was designed by a French
mathematician Blaise pascal. It was invented in the mid of 17th
century. Blaise pascal invented this calculator to help his father
who was a tax [Link] can perform addition, subtraction
division and multiplication.

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