WAEC Data Processing 2023 Objective — Question 2
Question 2 of 40 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Data Processing 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The Difference Engine and the Analytical Engine were invented by A. Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage.
- A. Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage
- B. Blaise Pascal
- C. Charles BabbageCorrect
- D. Blaise Pascal and Ada Lovelace
Explanation
Charles Babbage invented the Difference Engine (an automatic mechanical calculator) and the Analytical Engine (a general purpose programmable mechanical digital computer).
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