US Post office Uses Microfilm to Send Letters to Troops

The video explains the V-Mail service, which enhances mail delivery speed and frequency to overseas forces. It describes the process of converting written letters into microfilm, allowing for efficient transport and delivery. Each foot of film can hold 15 letters, and a single mail bag can carry 150,000 microfilm letters. This service ensures faster communication with overseas personnel.

What is the primary goal of the V-Mail service introduced by the Postal Service?

• To improve the quality of letter writing

• To increase the size of mail packages

• To provide faster and more frequent mail deliveries to overseas forces

• To reduce the cost of mailing

How are the contents of the V-Mail recorded?

• On a magnetic tape

• On microfilm

• On a digital device

• On paper

What is the equivalent of 1 foot of microfilm in terms of letters?

• 15 letters

• 10 letters

• 25 letters

• 20 letters

What is the final form of the delivered V-Mail letter?

• A digital file

• A handwritten note

• A four by five and a half photograph

• A printed document

How many microfilm letters can one mail bag hold?

• 250,000

• 200,000

• 100,000

• 150,000