Why did Farnsworth turn down RCA’s offer to buy his TV patents?
A He wanted $10,000 more than RCA was willing to pay.
B His wife, Elma, didn’t want him to work for a giant company.
C He was convinced RCA’s engineers did not understand his design.
D He wanted to be a “lone inventor” like Edison and Bell.
Why did Farnsworth turn down RCA’s offer to buy his TV patents?
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C He was convinced RCA’s engineers did not understand his design.
Farnsworth turned down RCA’s offer because he felt that their engineers did not fully grasp the complexity and uniqueness of his television design. He wanted to ensure that his invention would be developed according to his vision and standards, which he believed RCA might not achieve.