describe why multi core chips are faster than multiple single core chips

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 1. Describe why multicore processing is more efficient than placing each processor on its own chip.
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+    On-chip communication is faster than between-chip communication. One chip with
+    multiple cores uses less power than multiple single-core chips.
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