Week 17: Transferring Data

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What is Morse code?

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Morse code is a method of encoding text characters as sequences of dots and dashes, used for communication.

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How long has Morse code been in use?

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Morse code has been around for 144 years.

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Who invented the telegraph?

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The telegraph was invented by Samuel Morse and Alfred Lewis Vail.

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Where did Alfred Vail first see the telegraph?

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Alfred Vail first saw the telegraph at New York University.

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What is one use of Morse code today?

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Morse code is used as a survival technique.

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What was one improvement made by Vail to Morse's design?

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Vail added a steel-pointed pen to improve Morse's design.

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What is the purpose of the telegraph?

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The telegraph was used for long-distance communication by sending coded messages.

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What are dots and dashes in Morse code?

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Dots and dashes are the basic symbols used in Morse code to represent letters and numbers.

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Can Morse code be transmitted in different ways?

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Yes, Morse code can be transmitted using sound, light, or visual signals.

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What is a key advantage of using Morse code?

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Morse code can be understood even in noisy environments or over long distances.