The Science of Photography
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What is the earliest known photographic process, announced in 1839?
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Explore the science and technology behind capturing images, from film to digital The Science of Photography packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
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1. What is the earliest known photographic process, announced in 1839?
Answer: Daguerreotype
2. What does a camera lens do to light to create an image?
Answer: Focuses it onto a sensor or film
3. What is the 'aperture' of a camera lens?
Answer: The opening that controls how much light enters
4. George Eastman founded which company that made photography accessible to the masses?
Answer: Kodak
5. What chemical process was traditionally used to develop photographs from film?
Answer: Photochemical development using silver halides
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