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History of Fiber Optics

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When did the modern digital age begin?

1960s

2000

1991 (correct)

1969

Who invented the World Wide Web in 1991?

Thomas Edison

Tim Berners-Lee (correct)

NASA

Alexander Graham Bell

What is the purpose of using fiber optics in medicine?

To improve internet speeds

To send signals to the moon

To look inside the human body (correct)

To transmit phone signals

Which organization used fiber optics on the Apollo spacecraft that landed on the moon in 1969?

NASA Signup and view all the answers

What material are the thin fibers made of in fiber optics technology?

Glass Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of SchoolNet mentioned in the text?

To connect schools and libraries for sharing information Signup and view all the answers

How did Alexander Graham Bell contribute to the development of fiber optics?

He introduced basic fiber optics in his Photophone in 1880. Signup and view all the answers

What was the original purpose of developing the internet?

To facilitate communication between scientists. Signup and view all the answers

How did SchoolNet evolve from its initial development?

It expanded to support 2 million students in 34 countries. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a use of the internet in the text?

Online shopping on various websites Signup and view all the answers