Chapter 7.4, Problem 29E

To determine

(a)

To find:

The data below confirms Moore’s prediction period from $1971\text{ to }2000$ .and estimate the growth constant $k$.

To determine

(b)

To plot: the data as per given information

To determine

(c)

To find:

The approximation formula $Q\left(t\right)=Q_0{e}^{kt}$.

To determine

(d)

To find:

The doubling time for the period from $1971\text{ to }2000$.

To determine

(e)

To find:

number of transistors will a chip contain in $2015$.

To determine

(f)

To find:

can Moore’s have expected his prediction to hold indefinitely.