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1 Computer – A Smart Machine

Chapter Outline
What is a Computer Parts of a Computer
Additional Parts of a Computer Uses of Computer
Characteristics of Computer

What is a Computer?

A computer is an electronic machine that takes instructions from us and gives
the result after processing.

A computer works very fast. It can do millions of tasks in a second. It can

perform different day-to-day tasks like writing letters, doing calculations, making
drawings, playing music, playing videos, and many more.

Play and Learn

What else can a computer do? Let us know some other uses of a computer
by listing them in the space. Use the words given in the help box.

games, movies, songs, information, draw

1. A computer can be used to play .

2. We can listen to on a computer.

3. We can search for on a computer.

4. We can watch on a computer.
5. We can also pictures on a computer.

As we can see, a computer can do many things and is also used at various places
to do different work. It is used at homes, schools, banks, hospitals, offices, shops,

etc. A computer can solve mathematical problems, used for drawing amazing

pictures, for learning and exploring, and for sending messages, etc.

Parts of a Computer

A computer has different parts that work together to make it do all sorts of
amazing things. It has four main parts:

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