slide ruler
2006-08-20 12:25:18 · 5 answers · asked by clynisha 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
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2006-08-20 12:30:27 · answer #1 · answered by Penney S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slide rules were used for quick multiplication, division, exponents, logaritms, etc. before the handheld calculator was invented. They were usually made out of an ivory veneer over wood. The Apollo Program that landed a man on the moon was accomplished almost without computers, but rather with slide rules.
2006-08-20 12:33:25 · answer #2 · answered by Answers1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a calculator. I used to use one on my job before calculators came out. First calculator I ever saw was Texas Instrument for $125.00. If you know of anyone who still has one ask them for a demonstration. I think you would be very fascinated.
2006-08-20 12:34:15 · answer #3 · answered by normy in garden city 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's an oldschool tool for solving math problems.
2006-08-20 12:31:24 · answer #4 · answered by alphawhiskey43 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pre-calculator...I am old enough to have had to use one....was hoping to never hear the words again, though.....smiling.
The site below will help you much.
2006-08-20 12:32:22 · answer #5 · answered by rrrevils 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋