Statements (48)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Graph_QL
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gptkbp:components |
wheels
levers cogs cranks |
gptkbp:constructed_in |
wood and metal
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gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced literature
influenced art inspired steampunk aesthetics symbol of the computing revolution |
gptkbp:design |
steam-powered
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gptkbp:dimensions |
2.5 meters long
1 meter wide 1.5 meters high |
gptkbp:exhibited_at |
gptkb:Science_Museum,_London
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
early computing device
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
difference engine No. 1
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gptkbp:influenced_by |
analytical engine
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gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:tableware
mechanical devices |
gptkbp:inspired |
modern computers
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gptkbp:invention |
gptkb:Charles_Babbage
1822 1837 British patent |
gptkbp:is_funded_by |
gptkb:British_government
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gptkbp:legacy |
foundation of computer science
influence on software engineering influence on algorithms influence on programming |
gptkbp:location |
gptkb:London
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gptkbp:mechanism_of_action |
gptkb:Division
addition multiplication subtraction differencing |
gptkbp:notable_feature |
automatic calculation
print output |
gptkbp:purpose |
calculate polynomial functions
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gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Charles_Babbage
computational mathematics mechanical engineering |
gptkbp:status |
not completed
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gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:difference_engine_No._2
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gptkbp:uses_technology |
gearing
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gptkbp:weight |
over 1 ton
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Charles_Babbage
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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