WONDER #1932: How Does a Remote Control Work?

Question 1 of 3

In remote control terms, IR stands for what?

  1. indirect radio
  2. infrared
  3. inside remote
  4. instant reception

Question 2 of 3

Infrared remote controls use what to carry signals between the remote control and the device it controls?

  1. radio waves
  2. sound
  3. light
  4. cheese

Question 3 of 3

The greatest advantage of radio-frequency remote controls is their what?

  1. range
  2. smell
  3. color
  4. temperature

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