Emma tried to explain to her mother that computers are everywhere.Her mother does not believe her,and challenges Emma to find a computer in their home,as she knows she does not own a computer.Which of the following examples do you think Emma would show her mother as example of computer?
A) Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time.
B) Her hot water heater that has to be manually reset every time the power goes out.
C) The sprinkler she has to turn on and off when she wants to water her plants.
D) The carpet steamer she uses to clean her rugs when they get dirty.

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Emma's coffeemaker is an example of a computer because it has a timer that allows it to turn on and make coffee at a specific time, which requires programming and a microchip. The other options do not have any computerization.

Emma Tried to Explain to Her Mother That Computers Are