Which type of fiber-optic cable allows multiple angles of light waves to enter the core?

The correct answer is multimode fiber-optic cable. This type of cable is designed with a larger core diameter, which allows multiple light rays to enter and propagate through the fiber simultaneously. The core of a multimode fiber is typically around 50 to 62.5 microns in diameter, which facilitates the transmission of light at different angles, or modes. This characteristic enables multimode fiber to support higher bandwidths over short distances, making it ideal for applications such as within buildings or data centers.

In contrast, single-mode fiber-optic cable has a much smaller core, approximately 8 to 10 microns in diameter, which allows only a single light path to travel through it. This design minimizes modal dispersion, resulting in longer transmission distances and higher bandwidth capabilities for telecommunications applications.

Coaxial cable is not a type of fiber-optic cable at all; rather, it is a type of electrical cable consisting of a central conductor, insulation, a metallic shield, and an outer insulation layer, primarily used for transmitting cable television and internet signals.

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