everyday science MCQ #49666

Which phenomenon is responsible for the working of optical fibres?

everyday science MCQ #49666

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which phenomenon is responsible for the working of optical fibres?

    • A) Refraction
    • B) Diffraction
    • C) Total internal reflection
    • D) Polarisation

    Answer: Total internal reflection

    Explanation: In optical fibres, light travels through a dense glass core surrounded by a less dense cladding; when light hits the core-cladding boundary at an angle greater than the critical angle, it undergoes total internal reflection and stays within the core, allowing signals to travel vast distances with minimal loss.