Morse Code Can Be Sent with Flashes of Light

Morse code is a way to communicate. The code was invented by Samuel Morse. Morse code uses symbols. The symbols are dots and dashes. Each letter of the alphabet is a combination of dots and dashes.

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Morse code can be communicated with a flashlight. The flashes of light represent a dot or a dash.  A flash that lasts for one second is a dot. Flash the light three seconds for a dash.

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On a dark summer night, you can use a flashlight. You can spell words with flashes of light.  Morse code can be used to send a secret code to friends.

What Can You Do? When it is dark, use a flashlight to say ‘hi’ to someone. You can take turns decoding each other’s messages.

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