Fiber optic cables are ideal for long distance transmission because ________.
A) they are cheap and easily available
B) they are extremely flexible and are extremely durable
C) they do not require special hardware to interface with other transmission media
D) light signals do not attentuate as much as electrical signals do

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Fiber optic cables use light signals to transmit data, which do not attenuate (weaken) as much as electrical signals do over long distances. This allows fiber optic cables to transmit data much farther than other transmission media before the signal needs to be amplified or repeated, making them ideal for long-distance transmission. Option A is incorrect because fiber optic cables are often more expensive than other cables such as copper. Option B is partially correct, as fiber optic cables are flexible, but they are fragile and can be damaged if bent too sharply. Option C is incorrect as fiber optic cables do require special hardware, such as transceivers, to interface with other transmission media.

Fiber Optic Cables Are Ideal for Long Distance Transmission Because