Which mechanism initially limited the range of early telegraph systems before signal amplification?

💡 Explanation

When early telegraph signals traveled through long cables, signal attenuation occurs because the cable's capacitance stores charge, weakening the current over distance. Therefore, range was limited, rather than by interference, polarization, or wear, each requiring different environmental or operational factors.

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