10 Questions
When did the modern digital age begin?
1991
Who invented the World Wide Web in 1991?
Tim Berners-Lee
What is the purpose of using fiber optics in medicine?
To look inside the human body
Which organization used fiber optics on the Apollo spacecraft that landed on the moon in 1969?
NASA
What material are the thin fibers made of in fiber optics technology?
Glass
What is the main purpose of SchoolNet mentioned in the text?
To connect schools and libraries for sharing information
How did Alexander Graham Bell contribute to the development of fiber optics?
He introduced basic fiber optics in his Photophone in 1880.
What was the original purpose of developing the internet?
To facilitate communication between scientists.
How did SchoolNet evolve from its initial development?
It expanded to support 2 million students in 34 countries.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a use of the internet in the text?
Online shopping on various websites
Explore the history of fiber optics and its impact on global communication, from the use of satellite signals to the modern digital age. Learn about the invention of fiber optics and its role in revolutionizing telecommunications.
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