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Q: Second generation computers can often be known on the basis of their use of ...........
  • A. Vacuum Tube
  • B. Integrated Circuit
  • C. Transistor
  • D. Microprocessor
Correct Answer: Option C - The first generation of computers (1940-52) was followed by the second generation of computers (1952-64) Transistors were used in place of vacuum tubes in these computers. William Shockley invented the transistor in 1947. Which was used in second generation computers.
C. The first generation of computers (1940-52) was followed by the second generation of computers (1952-64) Transistors were used in place of vacuum tubes in these computers. William Shockley invented the transistor in 1947. Which was used in second generation computers.

Explanations:

The first generation of computers (1940-52) was followed by the second generation of computers (1952-64) Transistors were used in place of vacuum tubes in these computers. William Shockley invented the transistor in 1947. Which was used in second generation computers.