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In turning from the smaller instruments in frequent use to the larger and more important machines, the economy arising from the increase of velocity becomes more striking.

~Charles Babbage

Topics: Arising Becomes Economy Frequent Important Increase Instruments Larger Machines More Smaller Striking Turning Use Velocity

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Nationality: English

Type: Mathematician

Born: December 26th, 1792

Died: October 18th, 1871

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