How Do Processors Work?

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I understand the concept of transistors and electricity flipping them to an on/off state. What I do not understand is how these transistors work. Do they physically move? How is it decided where the electricity goes? I do not understand how the power is controlled, and how it is decided what transistors activate and when

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Processors work by taking instructions from a computer program and executing them. These instructions are broken down into simpler steps by the processor and then each step is carried out in order. The processor is like the brain of the computer and it helps to quickly perform calculations and make decisions.

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