Unit 1 Week 4 Selection Test: The Boy Who Invented TV

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What two inventions most interested young Philo?

Back

Phonograph and telephone.

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How was Idaho different from Utah?

Back

Idaho had electricity.

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What can you infer about how Philo's love for science made him a 'different boy'?

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He became more confident based on the fact he had more enthusiasm and spoke louder.

Front

What does 'electron' mean?

Back

Invisible particles that travel at the speed of light.

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What did Philo see while plowing fields that helped him invent the television?

Back

Parallel lines in the field.

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What is a phonograph?

Back

A device that plays recorded sounds.

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What is the significance of electricity in Philo's time?

Back

Electricity was a new technology that changed how people lived and communicated.

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How did Philo's inventions impact the world?

Back

They revolutionized communication and entertainment through television.

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What is the role of enthusiasm in learning?

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Enthusiasm can increase confidence and motivation to learn.

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What is the definition of invention?

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The creation of a new device or process that did not exist before.