What Type of Cable Is Comprised of Thin Flexible Fibers

question 1

Multiple Choice

What type of cable is comprised of thin flexible fibers of glass or plastic that transmit light beams instead of free electrons?

• A) coaxial
• B) stranded copper cable
• C) fiber-optic
• D) wave guide

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