In which computer was magnetic core memory first demonstrated?
A. Manchester baby
B. Ferranti I
C. IBM 650
D. Whirlwind Computer
Answers
IBM 650.
The IBM 650 Magnetic Drum Data Processing Machine was announced 2 July 1953 and delivered in December 1954.
The IBM 650 was the first general-purpose computer to be installed and used at Columbia University.
Almost 2,000 systems were produced, the last in 1962.Support for the 650 and its component units was withdrawn in 1969.
IBM 650
Explanation:
Correct answer: Option C (IBM 650)
=> IBM 650 computer was magnetic core memory first demonstrated.
IBM 650 is the oldest computer right now. IBM 650 was the first computer to use Magnetic drum in it. IBM 650 was first mass produced computer. IBM 650 was announced in 1953.
Later, In 1956 the 2nd version of IDM 650 was launched. The new thing in this version was additional disk storage units. This computer was also announced with Magnetic drum.
magnetic core memory means random-access computer memory. It was used in computers 20 years. From 1955 to 1975. Now a day, There are being advanced and highly technical memories in computers.