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What is an optical fiber?
What is an optical fiber?
An optical fiber is a flexible glass or plastic fiber that can transmit light from one end to the other.
Why are fibers used instead of metal wires in communication?
Why are fibers used instead of metal wires in communication?
Fibers are used instead of metal wires because signals travel along them with less loss and they are immune to electromagnetic interference.
What is the main usage of optical fibers in communication?
What is the main usage of optical fibers in communication?
Optical fibers are used in fiber-optic communications to allow transmission over longer distances and at higher bandwidths than electrical cables.
How are glass optical fibers typically made?
How are glass optical fibers typically made?
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What are some other applications of optical fibers?
What are some other applications of optical fibers?
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