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History of communications: Date the first transatlantic radio broadcast. In which decade did the first successful transatlantic radio signal/broadcast occur (Marconi’s milestone)? Choose the correct decade.

Difficulty: Easy

1890s
1900s
1910s
1920s

Correct Answer: 1900s

Explanation:

GivenMilestone: first transatlantic radio signal.

Concept/ApproachMarconi received the first transatlantic wireless signal in 1901, which falls in the 1900s decade.

Final Answer1900s.

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