Like Latitude on Earth, in the Sky Is Measured in Degrees

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Short Answer

Like latitude on Earth, in the sky is measured in degrees north and south of the equator.

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Definitions:

RAM

Stands for Random Access Memory, a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly; any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes.

Machine Language

The fundamental language consisting of binary code that can be directly understood and executed by a computer's central processing unit (CPU).

Pascaline

An early mechanical calculator invented by Blaise Pascal in the 17th century, capable of performing addition and subtraction.

Main Memory

The primary storage area in a computer where data and programs that are in active use are stored; also known as RAM (Random Access Memory).