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What is the primary benefit of single-mode fibers in long-distance transmission?
What is the primary benefit of single-mode fibers in long-distance transmission?
- Minimized signal distortion and attenuation (correct)
- Faster transmission speed
- Improved fiber durability
- Increased signal strength
What is the typical core diameter of a single-mode fiber?
What is the typical core diameter of a single-mode fiber?
- 100-120 micrometers
- 20-25 micrometers
- 8-10 micrometers (correct)
- 50-60 micrometers
What is the primary reason single-mode fibers support only one mode of light propagation?
What is the primary reason single-mode fibers support only one mode of light propagation?
- The core diameter is too large
- The fiber is made of a special material
- The refractive index difference between the core and cladding is higher (correct)
- The fiber is too long
What is the effect of a larger core diameter on single-mode fibers?
What is the effect of a larger core diameter on single-mode fibers?
What is the primary application of single-mode fibers?
What is the primary application of single-mode fibers?
What characteristic of single-mode fibers enables them to minimize signal distortion and attenuation in long-distance transmission?
What characteristic of single-mode fibers enables them to minimize signal distortion and attenuation in long-distance transmission?
How do the refractive index differences between the core and cladding of single-mode fibers contribute to their functionality?
How do the refractive index differences between the core and cladding of single-mode fibers contribute to their functionality?
What is the significance of the smaller core diameter of single-mode fibers?
What is the significance of the smaller core diameter of single-mode fibers?
Why are single-mode fibers more suitable for long-distance transmission compared to other types of fibers?
Why are single-mode fibers more suitable for long-distance transmission compared to other types of fibers?
What is the primary advantage of single-mode fibers in terms of signal quality?
What is the primary advantage of single-mode fibers in terms of signal quality?
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