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Philo Farnsworth was an American inventor and pioneer in the development of television technology, credited with inventing the first fully functional electronic television system in the 1920s.

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How many patents did Farnsworth hold?

  • 69

  • 169

  • 269

  • 369

What is Philo Farnsworth known for?

  • Inventing the first radio

  • Developing the first motion picture camera

  • Inventing the first fully functional all-electronic image pickup device

  • Developing the first telephone exchange

In which city was the Farnsworth Television and Radio Corporation located?

  • Fort Wayne, Indiana

  • Holladay, Utah

  • Beaver, Utah

  • Provo, Utah

What is the main benefit of the Farnsworth–Hirsch fusor?

  • A viable source of neutrons

  • Generates a large amount of energy

  • An efficient way to purify water

  • Provides a clean source of electricity

Where is Philo Farnsworth buried?

  • Beaver, Utah

  • Holladay, Utah

  • Provo, Utah

  • Fort Wayne, Indiana

When was Philo Farnsworth born?

  • August 19, 1908

  • August 19, 1906

  • March 11, 1971

  • March 19, 1973

What is the name of the fusion device invented by Farnsworth?

  • Farnsworth–Hirsch reactor

  • Farnsworth–Hirsch engine

  • Farnsworth–Hirsch generator

  • Farnsworth–Hirsch fusor

Who was Philo Farnsworth's spouse?

  • Agnes Ann Farnsworth

  • Elma "Pem" Gardner

  • Philo Taylor Farnsworth Jr.

  • Holladay Farnsworth

What was the name of the television and radio corporation that Farnsworth produced commercially?

  • Farnsworth Corporation

  • Philco Corporation

  • Fort Wayne Corporation

  • International Telephone and Telegraph

What kind of device did Farnsworth invent in later life?

  • A solar panel

  • A small nuclear fusion device

  • A pacemaker

  • A digital camera

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