Description : The operation of a fiber-optic cable is based on the principle of ∙ A. refraction ∙ B. reflection ∙ C. dispersion ∙ D. absorption
Last Answer : A. refraction
Description : The operation of the fiber-optic cable is based on the principle of ∙ a. Refraction ∙ b. Reflection ∙ c. Dispersion ∙ d. Absorption
Last Answer : ∙ b. Reflection
Description : The principle on which fiber optics is based is A. refraction C. polarization B. Dispersion. D. Total internal reflection
Last Answer : D. Total internal reflection
Description : In a fiber-optic cable, the signal is propagatedalong theinner core by _______. A) reflection B) refraction C) modulation D) none of the above
Last Answer : reflection
Description : Fiber optics cable used in communication, works on the principle of (1) regular reflection of light (2) diffuse reflection of light (3) refraction of light (4) total internal reflection of light
Last Answer : total internal reflection of light
Description : What is a specific path the light takes in an optical fiber corresponding to a certain angle and number of reflection a. Mode b. Grade c. Numerical Aperture d. Dispersion
Last Answer : a. Mode
Description : ECE Board Exam March 1996 ___________ occurs when the microwave beam is at point of grazing over an obstacle. A. Diffraction B. Refraction C. Absorption D. Reflection
Last Answer : A. Diffraction
Description : The loss in signal power as light travels down a fiber is called a. Dispersion b. Scattering c. Absorption d. Attenuation
Last Answer : d. Attenuation
Description : Which type of fiber-optic cable has the least modal dispersion? ∙ A. single-mode step-index ∙ B. multimode step-index ∙ C. single-mode graded-index ∙ D. multimode graded-index
Last Answer : A. single-mode step-index
Description : Which type of fiber-optic cable has the least modal dispersion? ∙ a. Single mode step-index ∙ b. Multimode step-index ∙ c. Single-mode graded-index ∙ d. Multimode graded-index
Last Answer : ∙ a. Single mode step-index
Description : Which type of fiber-optic cable has the least modal dispersion?
Last Answer : single-mode step index
Description : Which of the following is not a factor in cable light loss? ∙ A. reflection ∙ B. absorption ∙ C. scattering ∙ D. dispersion
Last Answer : A. reflection
Description : Which of the following is not a factor in cable light loss? ∙ a. Reflection ∙ b. Absorption ∙ c. Scattering ∙ d. Dispersion
Last Answer : ∙ a. Reflection
Description : Which type of fiber-optic cable is the best for very high speed data? a. Single-mode step-index b. Multimode step-index c. Single-mode graded-index d. Multimode graded-index
Last Answer : a. Single-mode step-index
Description : Which type of fiber optic cable is most widely used? a. Single-mode step-index b. Multimode step-index c. Single-mode graded-index d. Multimode graded-index
Description : A popular light wavelength in fiber-optic cable is a. 0.7 um b. 1.3 um c. 1.5 um d. 1.8 um
Last Answer : b. 1.3 um
Description : Which of the following is not a major benefit of fiber-optic cable? a. Immunity from interference b. No electrical safety problems c. Excellent data security d. Lower cost
Last Answer : b. No electrical safety problems
Description : The core of a fiber optic cable is made of a. Air b. Glass c. Diamond d. Quartz
Last Answer : b. Glass
Description : Which of the following is not a common type of fiber-optic cable? a. Single-mode step-index b. Multimode graded-index c. Single-mode graded-index d. Multimode step-index
Last Answer : c. Single-mode graded-index
Description : Which of the following is not a common application of fiber-optic cable? a. Computer networks b. Long-distance telephone systems c. Closed circuit TV d. Consumer TV
Last Answer : d. Consumer TV
Description : What medium is used by IBM token ring network that operates at either 4 Mbps or 16 Mbps? A. Twisted pair B. Coaxial cable C. Fiber-optic D. Parallel-wire line
Last Answer : A. Twisted pair
Description : Ho w many times bigger does the bandwidth of a fiber optic multimode have over a cable? A. 50 times bigger B. 100 times bigger C. 10 times bigger D. 5 times bigger
Last Answer : B. 100 times bigger
Description : If a fiber optic system has a rise time of 38.55 ns, the source rise time is 12 ns and the detector rise time is 12 ns, what is the cable rise time? A. 34.61 ns B. 14.55 ns C. 52.55 ns D. 26.25 ns
Last Answer : A. 34.61 ns
Description : Fiber optic cable operates near _______ frequencies. A. 800 THz B. 20 MHz C. 200 MHz D. 2 GHz
Last Answer : A. 800 THz
Description : If a fiber optic system has a rise time of 16 ns, the source rise time is 1.5 ns and the detector rise time is 2 ns, what is the cable rise time? A. 14 ns B. 6 ns C. 9 ns D. 12.5 ns
Last Answer : A. 14 ns
Description : ECE Board Exam March 1996 It is a spacecraft placed in orbit around the earth carrying onboard microwave receiver and transmitting equipments. A. Fiber optic equipment B. Communications satellite C. Wireless radio system D. Coaxial cable syste
Last Answer : B. Communications satellite
Description : Optical fiber works on the A. principle of refraction B. total internal reflection C. scattering D. interference
Last Answer : B. total internal reflection
Description : A man is sitting by the side of a large lake. He hears the utterances of bathers with their mouth close to water surface more clearly than if they were at same distance away on land. This ... due to sound waves undergoing (a) Reflection (b) Refraction (c) Dispersion (d) Total internal reflection
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : ‘Mirage' is an example of - (1) Refraction of light only (2) Total internal reflection of light only (3) Refraction and total internal reflection of light (4) Dispersion of light only
Last Answer : (3) refraction and total internal reflection of light
Description : 'Mirage' is an example of – (1) refraction of light only (2) total internal, reflection of light only (3) refraction and total internal reflection of light (4) dispersion of light only
Last Answer : (3) refraction and total internal reflection of light Explanation: A mirage is a naturally occurring optical phenomenon in which light rays are bent to produce a displaced image of distant objects ... significantly warmer air, the light rays bend away from the direction of the temperature gradient.
Description : The information of brilliant colors in a thin soap film is a consequence of the phenomena of - (1) Polarization and interference (2) Diffraction and dispersion (3) Multiple refraction and dispersion (4) Multiple reflection and interference
Last Answer : (4) Multiple reflection and interference Explanation: Light waves reflected by the upper and lower boundaries of a thin film interfere with one another, either enhancing or reducing the reflected light.
Description : Rainbow is formed due to – (1) refraction and dispersion (2) scattering and refraction (3) diffraction and refraction (4) refraction and reflection
Last Answer : (4) refraction and reflection Explanation: A rainbow is an optical phenomenon that is caused by both reflection and refraction of light in water droplets resulting in a spectrum of light appearing in ... water, then reflected inside on the back of the droplet and refracted again when leaving it.
Description : The redness in atmosphere at Sunrise and Sunset is due to – (1) Refraction of light (2) Reflection of light (3) Dispersion of light (4) Scattering of light
Last Answer : (4) Scattering of light Explanation: The red colour in the sky at sunset (and sunrise) is due to an effect called Rayleigh scattering. At sunrise or sunset, since the Sun is low on the horizon, ... through more of the atmosphere - and therefore bounce off more molecules -than at other times of day.
Description : The splitting of white light into its components is due to: (1) Reflection (2) Refraction (3) Transmission (4) Dispersion
Last Answer : (4) Dispersion Explanation: Dispersion is used to separate a beam of white light into its constituent spectrum of colours. This phenomenon leads to rainbow.
Description : The phenomenon of change in direction of light when it passes from one medium to another is called - (1) Propagation (2) Reflection (3) Refraction (4) Dispersion
Last Answer : (3) Refraction Explanation: Refraction is the change in direction of wave propagation due to a change in its transmission medium. Due to the change of medium, the phase velocity of the wave is changed but its frequency remains constant.
Description : What is the reason for twinkling of stars? (1) Dispersion of light (2) Total internal reflection (3) Atmospheric reflection (4) Atmospheric refraction
Last Answer : (4) Atmospheric refraction Explanation: Seismometers are instrument that measures motion of the ground, including those of seismic waves generated by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other seismic ... of these different sources. Seismograph is another Greek term meaning to draw siesmo waves.
Description : "Tice splitting of different colours of light in a prism is : (1) Reflection of light (2) Dispersion light (3) Diffraction light (4) Refraction of light
Last Answer : (2) Dispersion light Explanation: The refractive index of many materials (such as glass) varies with the wavelength or colour of the light used, a phenomenon known as dispersion. This causes ... a wave depends on its frequency, or alternatively when the group velocity depends on the frequency.
Description : The colour of sky appears blue due to – (1) reflection (2) refraction (3) scattering of shorter wave lengths (4) dispersion
Last Answer : (3) scattering of shorter wave lengths Explanation: The sunlit sky is blue because air scatters short-wavelength light more than longer wavelengths. Since blue light is at the short wavelength end of the ... that the human eye perceives blue when looking toward parts of the sky other than the sun.
Description : The blue colour of clear sky is due to--------? A. Reflection of light B. Refraction of light C. Diffraction of light D. Dispersion of light (Answer)
Last Answer : D. Dispersion of light (Answer)
Description : Which of the following phenomena of light are involved in the formation of a rainbow? (a) Reflection, refraction and dispersion (b) Refraction, dispersion and total internal reflection (c) Refraction, dispersion and internal reflection (d) Dispersion, scattering and total internal reflection
Last Answer : (b) Refraction, dispersion and total internal reflection
Description : The phenomenon of interchange of the left side and right side between the object and its image is called_________. a) reflection b)refraction c)dispersion d)lateral inversion
Last Answer : d)lateral inversion
Description : _____ is natural phenomenon associated with dispersion of sunlight. a) rainbow b)reflection c)dispersion d)refraction
Last Answer : a) rainbow
Description : The white light after falling on prism gets split into seven colours due to _______ of light. a) reflection b)refraction c)dispersion d)bend
Last Answer : c)dispersion
Description : Light bends around sharp corners as a result of w) refraction x) reflection y) diffraction z) dispersion
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- DIFFRACTION
Description : The phenomenon of change in direction of light when it passes from one medium to another is called (1) Propagation (2) Reflection (3) Refraction (4) Dispersion
Last Answer : Refraction
Description : The redness in atmosphere at Sunrise and Sunset is due to : (1) Refraction of light (2) Reflection of light (3) Dispersion of light (4) Scattering of light
Last Answer : Scattering of light
Description : Rainbow is formed due to (1) refraction and dispersion (2) scattering and refraction (3) diffraction and refraction (4) refraction and reflection
Last Answer : refraction and reflection