alleryStart learning →Early mechanical computing parts were replaced by faster electric parts. Why?
AThey were too small
BThey were too cheap
CThey were slow
DThey were too quiet
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. They were slow
Mechanical parts had a low operating speed, so faster all-electric parts took over.
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