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Activity 1.1 Terminology

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Physical Computing   Building interactive physical systems using software and hardware that can sense and respond to the analog world.  
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Computer Science   The science of creating artifacts and solving problems using the help of a computer. Some of the areas of focus include software engineering, programming, data analysis, algorithms, graphics, and animation.  
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Computer Program   A set of instructions that a computer executes to achieve a particular objective.  
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Bluetooth Technology   A standard, short-range wireless connection for electronic devices.  
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Interference   An interruption or break in a signal or transmission from one device to another.  
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microcontroller   A small computer on a single integrated circuit containing a processor, memory, and programmable inputs and outputs.  
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Processor   A chip that processes information and data from input and delivers information or data as an output.  
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Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Antenna   An antenna used to create a personal area network that uses low energy to power Bluetooth wireless technology.  
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Input   Information or signals put into a computer system.  
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Output   Information or signals produced or delivered by a computer system.  
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