WONDER #1381: How Does Carbon Paper Work?

Question 1 of 3

In the 1800s, copies of documents were usually made by what?

  1. hand
  2. photocopier
  3. printer
  4. monkeys

Question 2 of 3

What substance was used in carbon paper to reduce the amount of smearing?

  1. carbon black
  2. dry ink
  3. wax
  4. water

Question 3 of 3

A copy of a document made by carbon paper was known as a what?

  1. photocopy
  2. carbon copy
  3. manuscript
  4. scribed copy

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