The Boy Who Invented TV Selection Flashcard

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What does the word 'passionate' mean?

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Having a strong feeling.

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Which two inventions most interested young Philo?

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Phonograph and telephone.

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What is the opposite meaning of the word 'captivated'?

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Disgusted.

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How was Idaho different from Utah?

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There was electricity.

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Which word has almost the same meaning as 'envisioned'?

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Predicted.

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What is an invention?

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A new device, method, or process created to solve a problem.

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What does 'electricity' refer to?

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A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles.

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What is a 'phonograph'?

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An early sound-reproducing machine that used cylinders or discs.

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What does 'captivated' mean?

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Attracted and held the interest of.

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What is the significance of the telephone?

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It revolutionized communication by allowing voice transmission over distances.