Sir Isaac Newton

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Extremely important for the development of the modern computer were the discovery of the transistor and the integrated circuit (chip). Can you name any of the people responsible for their discovery?

John Bardeen, Walter Brattain and William Shockley for the discovery of the transistor. John Kilby and Robert Noyce independently (and shared a Nobel prize with controversy) developed the integrated circuit .

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While this test is over, it is hoped that you will try to learn more about the scientists that have affected our lives. Although some students perceive that the main goal of testing is for grading, the primary goal of testing is actually to provide a learning experience. Hopefully, you have learned from this experience.