Guglielmo Marconi originally conceived of the radio as a way to
A) transmit telegraph messages without wires.
B) transmit electricity without wires.
C) transmit votes in national elections.
D) transmit light without wires.
E) All of the above

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Guglielmo Marconi's original goal was to find a way to transmit telegraph messages without wires. Although he went on to develop radio technology that could transmit audio and later television signals, his initial intentions were focused on wireless telegraphy. There is no evidence to suggest that he envisioned the use of radio for transmitting electricity, votes, or light.

Guglielmo Marconi Originally Conceived of the Radio as a Way