The Evolution and Impact of the Calculator: From Enormous Machines to Portable Devices

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which company introduced the first portable calculator that changed the way we work with numbers?
Sharp
Hewlett-Packard
Texas Instruments
Casio
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant challenge in the development of the first portable calculator?
Ensuring high-speed calculations
Creating a user-friendly interface
Reducing the cost of production
Developing a small yet powerful battery
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a unique feature of the first calculator in terms of displaying results?
Results were stored in a memory chip
Results were displayed on a digital screen
Results were printed on a roll of paper
Results were shown using LED lights
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the development of the portable calculator influence other technologies?
It led to the creation of smartphones
It contributed to the development of portable computers
It resulted in the design of smart home devices
It inspired the invention of digital watches
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the common power sources for modern calculators?
Wind energy and hydroelectric power
Nuclear power and fossil fuels
Long-life batteries and solar cells
Geothermal energy and tidal power
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