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Myths and Facts: Sitting Close to the TV

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Myths and Facts: Sitting Close to the TV

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What did health officials advise TV owners with General Electric TVs in the 1960s?

To sit far away from the TV

To avoid watching TV altogether

To get their eyes checked regularly

To not sit too close to the TV (correct)

What was the reason behind the advice not to sit too close to General Electric TVs in the 1960s?

Risk of electric shock from the TVs

Excessive heat produced by the TVs

High levels of radiation emitted by the TVs (correct)

Harmful ultraviolet light emission

Why were General Electric TVs in the 1960s emitting excessive x-rays?

Due to a design flaw in their screens

As a result of a factory error (correct)

To increase the TV's brightness

Because of overheating issues

What action was taken to resolve the issue with General Electric TVs emitting excessive x-rays?

<p>Recall and fixing the TVs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do some people still believe that sitting close to a TV is bad for eyesight even though it's no longer true?

<p>The influence of past beliefs and myths</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What did health officials advise TV owners with General Electric TVs in the 1960s?

What was the reason behind the advice not to sit too close to General Electric TVs in the 1960s?

Why were General Electric TVs in the 1960s emitting excessive x-rays?

What action was taken to resolve the issue with General Electric TVs emitting excessive x-rays?

Why do some people still believe that sitting close to a TV is bad for eyesight even though it's no longer true?

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