Alexander Graham Bell and His Invention

Alexander Graham Bell's iconic words to his assistant, Mr. Watson, marked a pivotal moment in communication history. Until recently, Bell's actual voice had never been heard. Physicists have now used 3D scans to convert wax disc recordings from the Smithsonian archives into playable audio, allowing us to hear Bell's voice from 1885. Bell's background, including his elocution teacher father and deaf wife, influenced his speech, as noted by biographer Charlotte Gray. The recording reveals Bell's vigorous and forthright voice, bridging the years to connect with us today.

What were the famous words spoken by Alexander Graham Bell through his invention?

• Hello, Mr. Watson.

• Mr. Watson, can you hear me?

• Mr. Watson, I want you.

• Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you.

What technology did physicists use to recover Bell's voice from wax discs?

• Magnetic resonance imaging

• 3D scanning

• 3D printing

• Laser scanning

Where were the audio files of Bell's voice retrieved from?

• The National Archives

• The Smithsonian archives

• The British Museum

• The Library of Congress

Which of the following was NOT a place where Bell lived?

• Australia

• England

• Eastern United States

• Canada

How did Bell's biographer describe his voice in the recording?

• Loud and aggressive

• Vigorous and forthright

• Soft and gentle

• Calm and soothing