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Which of these inventions came immediately after the mechanical calculator in the timeline of computing?
Which of these inventions came immediately after the mechanical calculator in the timeline of computing?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Recall the timeline order
The mechanical calculator was invented in 1642, followed by the Analytical Engine concept in the 1830s.Step 2: Identify the immediate successor
The Analytical Engine was the next major step after mechanical calculators, before electronic computers.Final Answer:
The Analytical Engine -> Option BQuick Check:
Next after mechanical calculator = Analytical Engine [OK]
Quick Trick: Analytical Engine followed mechanical calculators historically [OK]
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MISTAKES- Choosing ENIAC too early
- Confusing Turing Machine as physical device
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