fiber optics
Light pulses travel through thin glass or plastic fibers. This topic is part of Communication within Technology. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
fiber optics trivia questions
Fiber-optic cables carry information using what?
Answer: Light
Bonus fact: Light pulses travel through thin glass or plastic fibers.
What optical phenomenon keeps light trapped inside a fiber?
Answer: Total internal reflection
Bonus fact: Light reflects repeatedly at the core-cladding boundary.
What advantage do fiber-optic cables have over copper for long-distance data transmission?
Answer: High bandwidth and low signal loss
Bonus fact: Fiber supports very fast communication over long distances.
A fiber-optic network carries information using what?
Answer: Light pulses
Bonus fact: Optical fibers can transmit enormous amounts of data.
What kind of cable carries data using pulses of light?
Answer: Fiber-optic cable
Bonus fact: Fiber optics transmit information as light.