How Did the Telegraph Differ from Earlier Forms of Communication

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Short Answer

How did the telegraph differ from earlier forms of communication?

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Definitions:

Stearic Acid

A saturated fatty acid with the formula C18H36O2, found in various animal and vegetable fats, and used in making soaps and cosmetics.

Straight-Chain

Linear arrangements of atoms within a molecule without any branching.

C=C Double Bonds

Chemical bonds where two carbon atoms share two pairs of electrons, forming the basis of alkenes in organic chemistry.

Fatty Acid

Long-chain hydrocarbons found in fats and oils, characterized by a carboxylic acid group at one end.