The Camera Obscura Quiz
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Which of the following best describes a camera obscura?

  • A darkened room with a small hole or lens through which an image is projected onto a wall or table (correct)
  • A device used to study eclipses by looking directly at the sun
  • A box or tent used to project an interior image outside
  • A drawing aid that produces highly accurate representations
  • When did camera obscuras with a lens in the opening become popular?

  • 19th century (correct)
  • 16th century
  • 18th century
  • 17th century
  • What was the purpose of using camera obscuras to study eclipses?

  • To capture images of the eclipses
  • To magnify the image of the eclipses
  • To project the image of the eclipses onto a wall
  • To observe the eclipses without damaging the eyes (correct)
  • What did the camera obscura allow artists to do?

    <p>Trace the projected image to produce accurate representations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the development of the camera obscura further developed into?

    <p>Photographic camera</p> Signup and view all the answers

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