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Doppler Effect in Light Waves

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The principle used in the transmission of signals through an optical fibre is

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Total internal reflection

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Refraction

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Dispersion

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Interference

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Solution

The correct option is A
Total internal reflection

Signals propagate through an optical fibre by suffering repeated total internal reflections.

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