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CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPUTER

            A  computer  has  certain  characteristics  that  make  it  different  from  other

            machines. Let us know some characteristics of a computer.

            Speed

            A  computer  works  very  fast.  It  can  perform  a  large  number  of  calculations

            quickly.

            Reliable
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            A computer does not make mistakes.
                                                                                 Charles Babbage is known
            Accurate                                                             as the father of computer.

            A computer always gives correct results.

            Diligent

            A computer does not get tired. It can keep working for long hours and can do the
            same work again and again.


            Storage

            A computer stores a large amount of information and never forgets it.

            USES OF COMPUTER


            We can use computer to do different types of work. A computer is considered as
            a smart machine because it can be used for many tasks like:
















                      Play games                     Listen to music            Type letters, poems and stories
















             Draw and colour pictures                   Solve sums                Watch cartoons and movies

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