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What is a Turing machine, and in what sense is it similar to a modern computer?
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It is a mathematical model that consists of an infinite tape divided into cells, a read/write head that can move along the tape, and a control unit that determines the machine's behavior. The tape is divided into discrete cells, each of which can hold a symbol. Show more…
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