Practice Fiber Optic Communication (4.2) - Physics in The Real World (Applications)

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Question 1.
What is fiber optics used for?
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Think about technologies that use light.
Question 2.
What is the core in a fiber optic cable?
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It's the inside part of the cable.
3Question 3.
What principle allows fiber optics to transmit light?
- Reflection
- Total Internal Reflection
- Refraction
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It's the total reflection of light.
4Question 4.
True or False: Fiber optic cables use copper to transmit data.
- True
- False
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Consider what material fiber optics are made from.
Question 5.
Consider a fiber optic cable designed to transmit light over a distance of 100 kilometers. What factors affect the light's ability to reach its destination without significant loss?
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Think about what can hinder or facilitate light travel.
Question 6.
Describe how fiber optics could revolutionize communication in remote areas. What are the potential benefits?
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Consider how connectivity changes with faster communication.

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