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The correct answer is uses multiple wavelengths of light; has increased attenuation over long distances; has a core diameter of 9 microns; uses a single wavelength of light. The question appears to involve matching fiber optic cable characteristics to cable types (likely Multimode and Single-mode fiber). Multimode fiber uses multiple wavelengths of light and has increased attenuation over long distances due to modal dispersion, while Single-mode fibe

Submitted by ngozi_ng· Mar 30, 2026Network Infrastructure / Cabling and Physical Layer - Understanding the differences between single-mode and multimode fiber optic cable types, including their physical characteristics, light transmission methods, and performance over distance. (Note: The question title references IPv6 address types, but the content clearly pertains to fiber optic cable characteristics, suggesting a possible question formatting error in the source material.)

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uses multiple wavelengths of lighthas a core diameter of 9 micronshas increased attenuation over long distancesuses a single wavelength of light

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uses multiple wavelengths of light
has increased attenuation over long distances
has a core diameter of 9 microns
uses a single wavelength of light

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The question appears to involve matching fiber optic cable characteristics to cable types (likely Multimode and Single-mode fiber). Multimode fiber uses multiple wavelengths of light and has increased attenuation over long distances due to modal dispersion, while Single-mode fiber has a core diameter of 9 microns and uses a single wavelength of light, allowing signals to travel farther with less attenuation. The correct arrangement pairs multimode characteristics (multiple wavelengths, increased attenuation) with multimode fiber, and single-mode characteristics (9-micron core, single wavelength) with single-mode fiber.

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