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optical fibers carry pulses of light
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'''Fiber optics''' is a science and engineering discipline specializing in the use of glass or plastic threads to transmit light.  A fiber optic cable consists of a bundle of these threads, each capable of transmitting electric signals into [[light]] waves.<ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/fiber%20optics Dictionary.com | Fiber optics]</ref>
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'''Fiber optics''' is a science and engineering discipline specializing in the use of glass or plastic fibers to transmit light.  A fiber optic cable consists of a bundle of these fibers, each capable of transmitting information in the form of light pulses.<ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/fiber%20optics Dictionary.com | Fiber optics]</ref>
    
Due to the makeup of fiber optic cables being able to refract light, information is sent quicker than the predecessing copper cables.
 
Due to the makeup of fiber optic cables being able to refract light, information is sent quicker than the predecessing copper cables.
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