Greek word parts phon, photo, graph, tele

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What does the Greek word part 'phon' mean?

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Sound.

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What is a 'microphone'?

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An instrument that changes sound energy into electrical energy for transmitting or recording sound.

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What are 'headphones'?

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An earpiece held over the ear by a band worn on the head.

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What does the Greek word part 'photo' mean?

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Light.

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What is a 'television'?

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An electrical system for transmitting images with sound over a wire or through space.

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What does the Greek word part 'graph' mean?

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To write or draw.

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What is a 'telegram'?

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A message sent by telegraph.

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What is a 'telephone'?

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A device that transmits sound over a distance using electrical signals.

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What is a 'telegraph'?

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A system for transmitting messages over long distances using coded signals.

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What does the Greek word part 'tele' mean?

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Far or distant.