Mention the uses of optical fibres.

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Optical fibres are used as a medium for telecommunication and networking.

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Last Answer : a) Optic fibres do not interact with air or water, so it does not corrode. b) Messages reach the destination much faster as photons transmit much faster than electrons. c) Optic fibres can transmit

Description : Why are optical fibres used in telecommunication and networking?

Last Answer : Optical fibres are flexible and can be bundled as cables hence it is used in telecommunication and networking.

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Last Answer : Ans. Optical fibres are tubes of glass which transmit light without significant absorption of light energy. T.I.R is the phenomenon used for this purpose. It is used for (i) Communication, (ii) Bio-medical engineering and (iii) Medical applications without operating the patient.

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Last Answer : (c) Optical fibres are made up of thin strands of glass like material.

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Last Answer : (1) Communication Explanation: Optical Fibres used for Broadcasting. These cables are used to transmit high definition television signals which have a greater bandwidth and speed.

Description : Optical fibres are based on the phenomenon of – (1) Interference (2) Dispersion (3) Diffraction (4) Total Internal Reflection

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Last Answer : Total internal reflection

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Last Answer : Total Internal Reflection

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Last Answer : (2) The wavelength of electrons is smaller as compared to the wavelength of visible light Explanation: An electron microscope is a microscope that uses a beam of accelerated electrons as a spume ... a higher resolving power than a light microscope and can reveal the structure of smaller objects.

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Last Answer : b. Optical fiber

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Last Answer : The wavelength of electrons is smaller as compared to the wavelength of visible light

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Last Answer : the wavelength of electrons is smaller as compared to the wavelength of visible light

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Description : Mention the uses of Radar.

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