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Explain why optical fibers are used instead of metal wires in fiber-optic communications.
Explain why optical fibers are used instead of metal wires in fiber-optic communications.
Optical fibers are used instead of metal wires in fiber-optic communications because they allow for transmission over longer distances and at higher bandwidths, with less signal loss and immunity to electromagnetic interference.
What are some applications of optical fibers other than fiber-optic communications?
What are some applications of optical fibers other than fiber-optic communications?
Some applications of optical fibers other than fiber-optic communications include illumination, imaging, fiber optic sensors, and fiber lasers.
How are glass optical fibers typically made?
How are glass optical fibers typically made?
Glass optical fibers are typically made by drawing.
How are plastic optical fibers made?
How are plastic optical fibers made?
What is the purpose of wrapping optical fibers in bundles?
What is the purpose of wrapping optical fibers in bundles?
What is the main advantage of using optical fibers in fiber-optic communications?
What is the main advantage of using optical fibers in fiber-optic communications?
Why are optical fibers immune to electromagnetic interference?
Why are optical fibers immune to electromagnetic interference?
What are some other applications of optical fibers?
What are some other applications of optical fibers?
How are glass optical fibers typically made?
How are glass optical fibers typically made?
How can plastic optical fibers be made?
How can plastic optical fibers be made?
