How thick is the core of a fiber optic cable?
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The question is asking about the thickness of the core of a fiber optic cable, providing multiple-choice options for comparison. It aims to assess knowledge related to fiber optics.
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about the width of a human hair
The core of a fiber optic cable is about the width of a human hair.
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The core of a fiber optic cable is about the width of a human hair.
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The core of a fiber optic cable is typically 8–9 microns in diameter for single-mode cables, and around 50 microns for multimode, which is similar to the thickness of a human hair.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the core with the entire cable, which is much thicker.
Sources
- Basic Components of a Fiber Optic Cable - trueCABLE - truecable.com
- Fiber Optic Cables, Singlemode, Multimode, 50, 62.5 & 8.3 micron - ira.inaf.it
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