Computer Networks - Network Fundamentals
A student wrote this statement about transmission media: "Fiber optic cables use radio waves to transmit data." What is wrong with this statement?
A student wrote this statement about transmission media: "Fiber optic cables use radio waves to transmit data." What is wrong with this statement?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand fiber optic transmission
Fiber optic cables transmit data using light signals inside glass fibers.Step 2: Compare with radio waves
Radio waves are wireless signals traveling through air, not inside cables.Final Answer:
Fiber optic cables use light, not radio waves -> Option AQuick Check:
Fiber optic = light signals, not radio waves [OK]
Quick Trick: Fiber optic uses light, radio waves are wireless [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Thinking fiber optic uses radio waves
- Confusing wireless and wired media
- Assuming fiber optic uses electricity only
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