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THE PROCESSOR
This is a hardware component of
the computer that interprets and
carries out the basic instructions
that operate the computer. The
processor is called the brain of the
computer. It is also known as the
Central Processing Unit (CPU). It
takes raw data and converts it into
information.
Processor Speed
The speed of the processor is measured
in:
-Megahertz
-Gigahertz
Components of the CPU