mechanical analog computers

Mechanical analog computers use physical components like gears, levers, and wheels to model and solve mathematical problems or simulate systems. Instead of digital circuits and binary code, they operate through continuous mechanical motion to represent variables and calculations. By adjusting these components, users can perform functions such as solving equations or predicting system behavior in fields like engineering and physics. These computers were widely used before electronic digital computers became dominant, offering real-time and intuitive solutions for complex problems through precise mechanical operations.