What Makes Fiber Optic Faster Than Copper?

Have you ever wondered why fiber optic cables are faster than copper wires?

The answer is an interesting and complicated one that has to do with the history of how these cables and wires came to be. Both copper and fiber optic cables have been used so far for electrical wiring and telecommunication purposes.

After the invention of fiber optic wires, it was preferred instead of copper with its data or electric transmission capability almost at the speed of light.

Watch the video to find out more.

Published by Interesting Engineering, 17/03/2020