> 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?
