Analog Computer (Noun)
Meaning
A computer that represents information by variable quantities (e.g., positions or voltages).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The analog computer used a system of pulleys and levers to solve complex mathematical equations.
- In the 1960s, analog computers were widely used in scientific research and engineering applications.
- The analog computer's ability to process continuous signals made it ideal for simulating real-world systems.
- Analog computers were often used in conjunction with digital computers to solve complex problems.
- The development of digital computers eventually led to the decline of analog computers in many fields.