How are fiber optic cables and traditional metal-based wires similar and different?

Question

(1 point)
Both fiber optic and metal are used to transmit signals across long
• distances. However, metal cables use light to carry signals making them much faster and higher quality.
Both fiber optic and metal cables transmit the same quality signal.
However, metal cables use light to transmit the data, whereas fiber optic cables do not.
Both fiber optic and metal cables transmit the same quality signal.
• However, fiber optic cables use light to transmit the data, whereas metal cables do not.
Both fiber optic and metal are used to transmit signals across long distances. However, fiber optic cables use light to carry signals making them much faster and higher quality.

Answer 1

The correct statement that accurately describes the similarities and differences between fiber optic cables and traditional metal-based wires is:

Both fiber optic and metal are used to transmit signals across long distances. However, fiber optic cables use light to carry signals, making them much faster and higher quality.

This statement correctly highlights that both types of cables can transmit data over long distances, while also noting the advantages of fiber optics in terms of speed and quality due to their use of light for signal transmission.