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Differential Analyser; 2008.18

Differential Analyser, 2008.18
Name/Title
Differential Analyser
About this object
The differential analyser is a mechanical analog computer designed to solve differential equations by integration, using wheel-and-disc mechanisms to perform the integration.
It was one of the first advanced computing devices to be used operationally. MOTAT''s differential analyser is made of Meccano.
Object Type
Computer
Object number
2008.18

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computer
differential
Meccano


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