When the computer calculates that the round has flown the requisite distance, it issues the instruction to detonate.

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Ford and its business associates worked with researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology to create a computer model that calculates the electricity usage of a typical single family in their home for one year and the associated savings with moving to an energy-efficient lifestyle.

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In fact, a little computer on the CJ1's center console calculates rotation speed to the knot, based on temperature, altitude and weight aboard.

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For instance, ACT calculates that 11% of jobs will be available in computer and information specialties, but only 2% of high schoolers say they want to pursue that field.

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