TIR_Digital_Signals

1. Optical fibres

In which of these is the light changing direction for the same reason that it does in an optical
fibre?

2. The name of the process that occurs in the optical fibre is

A total internal reflection

B total external reflection
C total internal refraction
D total external refraction

3. The wave passing down the optical fibre is

A seismic
B ultrasonic
C transverse
D longitudinal

4. Which row of the table is correct for optical fibres?

the fibres the light can transfer

A must be kept in a straight line energy and information over long distances
B can be bent around a corner mass and energy over long distances
C must be kept in a straight line mass and energy over long distances
D can be bent around a corner energy and information over long distances

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5. The pilot communicates with his base using digital radio signals.
Which of these is a digital signal?

A B

C D

6. John and Imran discuss digital and analogue signals.

O n e a d v a n t a g e o f Oa n n a e l oa gd uv ea n t a g e o f d i g i t a l s i
s i g n a l s i s t h a t t h e lc o o s m s po af r e d t o a n a l o g u e s i g n
q u a l i t y f r o m i n t e r f t eh r ae t n dc ie g ci t a a n l s i g n a l s c a n b e h
b e r e s t o r e d . b y m i c r o p r o c e s s o r s .

I m r a n
J o h n

Who is correct?

A John only
B Imran only
C both John and Imran
D neither

7. Mobile phones use digital signals.

Which of these is a digital signal?

A B

C D

answers 4. D

1. B 5. B

2. A 6. B
7. B
3. C