Moore's Law States That

question 99

Multiple Choice

Moore's Law states that

• A) the complexity of the microprocessor will drop by 50 percent every 20 months.
• B) the number of transistors on a microprocessor doubles every 12 months.
• C) the price of a computer doubles every 12 months.
• D) the density of circuits on an integrated chip will double approximately every 2 years.
• E) the price of a microprocessor decreases by 50 percent every 20 months.

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Definitions:

Continental Collision

The event where two continental tectonic plates come together, creating significant geological features like mountain ranges.

Glaciers

Large masses of ice that move slowly over land, formed by the accumulation and compression of snow.

Plucking

A glacial process where rocks and debris are picked up and moved by moving ice, contributing to the erosion of bedrock beneath glaciers.

Abrasion

The process of wearing down or rubbing away surfaces through friction, often observed in geology as rocks and sediment are eroded by water, ice, or wind.