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The Intel Core 2 Duo is an example of a processor, or CPU, as are the Celeron and PowerPC. List the two main tasks that the CPU performs in controlling the computer's workings and provide a short explanation of each.

The Intel Core 2 Duo is an example of a processor, or CPU, as are the Celeron and PowerPC. List the two main tasks that the CPU performs in controlling the computer's workings and provide a short explanation of each.

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