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What did health officials advise TV owners with General Electric TVs in the 1960s?
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?
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?
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?
What action was taken to resolve the issue with General Electric TVs emitting excessive x-rays?
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Why do some people still believe that sitting close to a TV is bad for eyesight even though it's no longer true?
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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