Consider the following statements :
(a) Fiber optic cable is much lighter than copper cable.
(b) Fiber optic cable is not affected by power surges or electromagnetic interference.
(c) Optical transmission is inherently bidirectional. Which of the statements is (are) correct?
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Correct answer: A. Only (a) and (b)
Explanation
Fibre is lighter than copper and immune to electromagnetic interference. A single fibre carries light one way, so optical transmission is unidirectional.
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