Question

the kinetoscope is
a a disk with a series of drawings around the edge, showing the same object in slightly different poses.
b a standard communications protocol used to connect computer networks around the world.
c a device that creates the illusion of movement and was the forerunner to the modern projector
d a portable device for recording audio and video.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Option a describes a phenakistiscope (a disk with drawings for motion illusion), not a kinetoscope.
• Option b refers to a network protocol (like TCP/IP), irrelevant to kinetoscope.
• Option c: The kinetoscope was an early device creating motion illusion, a precursor to modern projectors/cinema technology.
• Option d: Kinetoscope wasn’t for portable audio - video recording.

Answer:

C. a device that creates the illusion of movement and was the forerunner to the modern projector