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What medium is primarily used in optical fiber for data transmission?
What medium is primarily used in optical fiber for data transmission?
What is a characteristic of multimode fiber?
What is a characteristic of multimode fiber?
How many glass fibers can an optical fiber cable contain?
How many glass fibers can an optical fiber cable contain?
Why is single-mode fiber different from multimode fiber?
Why is single-mode fiber different from multimode fiber?
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Which statement is incorrect regarding the preference of metal wires over optical fibers?
Which statement is incorrect regarding the preference of metal wires over optical fibers?
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What is the primary mechanism of data transmission in optical fiber?
What is the primary mechanism of data transmission in optical fiber?
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What is the primary advantage of using optical fibers over metal wires?
What is the primary advantage of using optical fibers over metal wires?
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What is the main difference between multimode fiber and single-mode fiber?
What is the main difference between multimode fiber and single-mode fiber?
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What is the function of the core in a fiber optic cable?
What is the function of the core in a fiber optic cable?
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What is the range of fibers that can be contained in an optical fiber cable?
What is the range of fibers that can be contained in an optical fiber cable?
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Study Notes
Optical Fiber Communication
- Optical fiber is associated with data transmission using light pulses traveling through a long fiber made of plastic or glass.
- Metal wires are not preferred for transmission in optical fiber communication as signals travel with more damage.
- A fiber optic cable can contain any number of glass fibers, ranging from a few to a couple hundred.
Types of Fiber
- There are two main types of fiber, each with different applications.
- Multimode fiber has a large core, allowing for multiple paths through the fiber.
- Single-mode fiber has a much smaller core, allowing for only one path.
Optical Fiber Communication
- Optical fiber is associated with data transmission using light pulses traveling through a long fiber made of plastic or glass.
- Metal wires are not preferred for transmission in optical fiber communication as signals travel with more damage.
- A fiber optic cable can contain any number of glass fibers, ranging from a few to a couple hundred.
Types of Fiber
- There are two main types of fiber, each with different applications.
- Multimode fiber has a large core, allowing for multiple paths through the fiber.
- Single-mode fiber has a much smaller core, allowing for only one path.
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Quiz about optical fibers, including types and applications in data transmission.