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Computer & Calculator
We know that a calculator can work only with numbers. But so can a computer. Modern calculators are extremely fast in carrying out complex calculations. But so are computers. Then what is the difference between the two?
Simply put, calculators can carry only one function at a time. Even when you need to solve a small problem, you need to press a number of buttons to arrive at the solution. On the contrary, a computer is capable of carrying out many operations at the same instant. Computer programs are series of instructions that are given to computers and it can perform complex calculations without assistance with them. So if the necessary program is installed on the computer, you do not need to tell the computer what to do next as it can perform all the steps required in getting to the answer. It will come with the answer at a lightening fast speed without you having to press any buttons, or mouse clicks in this instance. On the other hand, you need to keep on pushing buttons to solve even easy math problems when using a calculator.
The word computer has become very broad in modern times and has come to include smart devices such as smartphones, MP3 players, desktops, laptops. These devices all have a basic calculator that can perform simple math operations, but they are capable of many more operations which are beyond the capacity of a calculator.
1). Calculator is a handheld device used to perform basic math operations, while a computer is a multipurpose device, which can also perform complex calculations.
2). While calculator can carry out one operation at a time, computers, with the help of series of instructions called computer programs can carry out the entire task without assistance.
Calculator is a part of computer but computer is not part of calculator
