What was the primary function of the first mechanical computer, the Analytical E

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What was the primary function of the first mechanical computer, the Analytical Engine?
  1. To perform arithmetic calculations
  2. To store data
  3. To automate manufacturing processes
  4. To create graphics

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What was the primary function of the first mechanical computer, the Analytical Engine?
  • Step 1: Understand that the Analytical Engine is a type of mechanical computer.
  • Step 2: Know that it was designed by Charles Babbage in the 1830s.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the main purpose of the Analytical Engine was to perform arithmetic calculations.
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