Fiber Optic Manufacturing and Properties

Fiber Optic Manufacturing and Properties

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Science, Physics, Technology

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video explains the role of fiber optics in modern telecommunications, highlighting their superior data transmission capabilities compared to traditional copper cables. It details the manufacturing process, starting with the creation of a preform using high-purity glass, followed by extrusion and coating. The video also covers the assembly of fiber optic cables, their advantages, and safety precautions related to laser radiation.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the primary mediums through which modern telecommunications travel?

Radio waves

Satellite signals

Fiber optics

Copper wires

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the manufacturing process of a fiber optic cable?

Heating the preform

Testing the fiber

Creating a preform rod

Applying a protective coating

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which process is used to create the preform rod in fiber optic manufacturing?

Electroplating

Thermal evaporation

Chemical vapor deposition

Laser ablation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What materials are primarily used in the chemical reactions to form the preform?

Iron and nickel

Copper and aluminum

Carbon and hydrogen

Silicon dioxide and germanium dioxide

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what temperature is the preform heated during the extrusion process?

2000º C

2500º C

1500º C

1000º C

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the acrylate coating applied to the fiber?

To increase the fiber's flexibility

To reduce the fiber's weight

To enhance signal transmission

To protect the fiber from contaminants

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are different fibers within a cable identified?

By their length

By their diameter

By their color

By their weight

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