Question

If the average computer chip had 1,200 transistors per square inch in 1970, approximately how many transistors per square inch would have in 1976
A.) 2,400
B.) 3,600
C.) 4,800
D.) 9,600

Answer 1

The answer is 9,600. Moore's law stated that transistors' would double every two years

Answer 2

Answer: The answer is (D) 9600.

Step-by-step explanation:  Given that - In 1970, the average computer chip had 1,200 transistors per square inch.

We are to find the number of transistors per square inch in 1976.

According to Moore's law,  the number of transistors on integrated circuits become double after every two years.

So, the number of transistors per square inch in 1972 = 2 × 1,200 = 2,400.

Similarly, the number of transistors per square inch in 1974 = 2 × 2,400 = 4,800.

And the number of transistors per square inch in 1976 = 2 × 4,800 = 9,600.

Thus, the correct option is (D) 9,600.