> is this a google interview question? i love those........ NOT!
>
> assume a microprocessor is 1 cm³ on average. the slabs of silicone
> used to make such processors are 1 m³  in volume, so one of those can
> make 1 000 000 (10⁶) microprocessors. to make a single slab of
> silicone 453kg of raw manufacturing-grade gravel (sand) is used,
> together with 250kg of coal and other carbons.

is that why silicon wafers are shaped like manhole covers?

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