Cell Phones
By: Mattie McKethan and Venla Kuvaja
What are cell phones made of?
Cell phones are made up of 9 materials. Arsenic, copper, gallium, gold, magnesium, palladium, platinum, silver, tungsten
Who and where was it invented?
The first cell phone was invented in 1983 by Martin Cooper in Manhattan and it was made by the company Motorola.
How does it work
Cell phones use radio waves to communicate. Radio waves transport digitized voice or data in the form of oscillating electric and magnetic fields, called the electromagnetic field (EMF). The rate of oscillation is called frequency. Radio waves carry the information and travel in air at the speed of light.Cell phones transmit radio waves in all directions. The waves can be absorbed and reflected by surrounding objects before they reach the nearest cell tower. For example, when the phone is placed next to your head during a call, a significant portion (over half in many cases) of the emitted energy is absorbed into your head and body. In this event, much of the cell phone’s EMF energy is wasted and no longer available for communication.
What is its impact on society ?
The cell phone has made an enormous impact on society because now people can talk to anyone with a phone, at anytime, in almost any part of the world. The cell phone can we used anywhere, unlike a normal phone which must be plugged in
How has it impacted the way people use their resources?
It has impacted people by providing a way to talk to people wherever, whenever. People will not need to go somewhere with a phone to call, or need to mail a letter. You can connect with people so much faster!
How has it impacted the way people interact with others?
It has impacted the way people interact a lot faster. When the mobile phone was first invented, everyone used them all the time because you can talk to people without being with them. And mobile phones can be used anywhere because they are wireless so it also helped people in emergencies in need of assistance.
How has it impacted where people are able to live?
If you have a cell phone, you can use it anywhere so if you are traveling, you can still call and text people. People can use these to connect with people anywhere they live or travel if they don't provide regular phones.
What is the impact of your innovation on Globalization?
These days cell phones have social media, FaceTime, Internet, txting, calling, games, GPS, ect. And these days people are more connected than ever before. People can simply order something online on their smart phone, and it will arrive at their door in a matter of days. Cell phones are one of the most important factors of globalization.