Fibre Optics

Read: How Stuff Works: Fiber Optics.

Answer the following questions:

1. In your own words define the three parts of a typical fibre optic cable.
2. There are four main parts in a fibre optic communication system name them.
3. Explain the role in a fibre optic system for each of the four parts from question 2.
4. Fibre optics have many advantages. Name three advantages and explain why it makes fibre optics a useful technology.
5. Briefly explain how fibres are made for fibre optic cables.

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