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Which one among the following transmission media is best suited for transmission of information over large distance?
Explanation
Optical fibre is the most efficient medium for long-distance communication. Unlike copper-based media (twisted pair or coaxial cables) which suffer from significant signal loss (attenuation) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) over distance, optical fibres transmit data as light pulses through glass or plastic strands. This allows for extremely high bandwidth and minimal signal degradation over hundreds or even thousands of kilometers. Modern transcontinental internet backbones and undersea cables rely almost exclusively on optical fibre technology. In contrast, twisted pair and Ethernet cables (Thick/Thin) are generally restricted to local area networks (LANs) or short-range telephony due to their limited effective range and susceptibility to noise.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which one among the following is the fastest mode of transmission media?
Which one of the following communication media uses light pulses for carrying information?
Which one of the following communication media supports higher bandwidth ?
Which one of the following is the medium in optical storage system for reading and recording data?