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A research institute in Pune needs a machine that can perform trillions of calculations per second for weather modelling and molecular simulations, using thousands of processors working in parallel. Which category of computer is designed for this purpose?
A supercomputer is the right category. It uses thousands of processors working in parallel to perform trillions of calculations per second, which suits weather modelling and molecular simulation. Microcomputers, workstations and embedded controllers are not built for this level of parallel scientific processing.
- ASupercomputerCorrect
- BMicrocomputer
- CWorkstation
- DEmbedded controller
Explanation
Supercomputers use massively parallel processing to carry out extremely heavy scientific computations such as weather forecasting and simulations. Microcomputers and workstations serve individual users and cannot match this scale. Embedded controllers are dedicated chips inside devices, not general high-performance machines.
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