In a multimode step-index optical fibre, how do the refractive indices of the core and cladding compare?
Correct answer A. They are different, with the core's index higher than the cladding's
Explanation
Light is guided by total internal reflection, which only occurs when it travels from a denser to a less dense medium, so the core must have a higher refractive index than the cladding.
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