What type of code was used in Chappe's semaphore system?
Morse code
Binary code
Semaphore code
Braille
Answer
Claude Chappe's semaphore system used semaphore code, a system of communication that relies on the positioning of arms or flags to convey messages. In Chappe's system, the wooden masts had two crossarms on pivots that could be placed in various positions to spell out text messages.
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