What Does A Computer Run On?

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I am a smart machine. Let us find out why.

 I do not make mistakes.


 I can remember many things.
 I do not get tired.
 I do not get bored.
 I save your time.
 I can do many things at a time.

What does a computer run on?

Some machines like motorcycle and truck need fuel to run.

Some machines like calculator and mobile need battery to run.

Some machines like bicycle and sewing machine need human power to run.

Some machines like refrigerator and washing machine need electricity to run.

A computer is also a machine. It runs on electricity.


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A laptop and a tablet are my siblings.


Laptop Tablet

Practice Time Conceptual Clarity

A. Tick () the correct answer.


1. Which of these machines is used for cutting paper?

a. b. c.
2. Which of these machines runs on electricity?

a. b. c.
3. Which of these can be done on a computer?
a. watch movies b. draw pictures c. both a and b
4. Which of these makes a computer a smart machine?
a. It does not make mistakes.
b. It helps in eating food.
c. It transports us from one place to another.

B. Fill in the blanks.


1. A computer __________________________________ (makes/does not make) mistakes.
2. A computer __________________________________ (remembers/does not remember)
many things.
3. A computer runs on __________________________________ (electricity/fuel).
4. A computer can be used to send __________________________________ (letters/e-
mails).

C. Write T for True statements and F for False statements.


1. A computer makes our work difficult.
2. A computer saves our time.
3. A computer is a smart machine.
4. A computer never gets tired or bored.

D. Answer these questions.


1. What are human-made things?
2. What can a computer store?
3. What can you solve on computer?
4. Name any two machines that run on electricity.

Activity Time – Hands On Experiential Learning


A. Lab Session
<Use Page 13 of the PDF shared with us – Join the dots and colour the
computer>

B. Brain Vita
1. Circle the pictures that are machines.

2. Read the clues and fill in the missing letters.


a. I help you to wash your clothes.
A I A I E

b. I help you to keep your food and water cool.


E I E A O

c. I help you to talk to your friends and relatives.


O I E

3. Circle the machines you can see in this room.

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