Question 8 • Reed Fall 2026 Physical Science 2nd Semester (7th Hour)
Fiber-optic cables carry information as pulses of light through thin strands of glass or plastic. Telephone networks use these cables to transmit calls and data over long distances, so “transmitting telephone signals” is the correct choice. The other choices describe uses of lenses or optical devices, not the main use asked about here.
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