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How did the invention of the transistor in 1947 impact the development of computers?

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Intro to Computing - What is Computing
How did the invention of the transistor in 1947 impact the development of computers?
AIt replaced vacuum tubes, making computers smaller and more reliable
BIt was used to program early computers with punched cards
CIt allowed computers to store data magnetically
DIt was the first device to perform calculations
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand vacuum tubes' limitations

    Vacuum tubes were large, fragile, and consumed much power in early computers.

  2. Step 2: Identify transistor's role

    The transistor replaced vacuum tubes, enabling smaller, faster, and more reliable computers.

  3. Final Answer:

    It replaced vacuum tubes, making computers smaller and more reliable -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Transistor impact = Smaller, reliable computers [OK]
Quick Trick: Transistors replaced bulky vacuum tubes in computers [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing transistor with storage device
  • Thinking it programmed computers
  • Assuming it was first calculator

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