why did the army need to build an electronic computer?

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why did the army need to build an electronic computer?

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2006-10-12 07:44:52 · 4 answers · asked by thrina w 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military

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Originally, to compute firing tables for artillery. Given a particular muzzle velocity of an artillery shell, and a particular elevation of the gun barrel, how far will the shell go? Air resistance can NOT be neglected -- you want to hit the target, not blow a breeze past it.

2006-10-12 07:48:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Were you expecting a mechanical computer??????

Even my dog is looking at you kinda funny

2006-10-12 14:46:27 · answer #2 · answered by tom l 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

As opposed to what other kind of computer?

2006-10-12 14:53:11 · answer #3 · answered by Answer Schmancer 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

They don't run off of motors and gasoline any more...

2006-10-12 14:54:13 · answer #4 · answered by psxfff123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋