Why are coaxial cables called “coaxial”?
A.
it includes two physical channels that carries the signal surrounded (after a layer of insulation) by another
concentric physical channel, both running along the same axis.
B.
it includes one physical channel that carries the signal surrounded (after a layer of insulation) by another
concentric physical channel, both running along the same axis.
C.
it includes two physical channels that carries the signal surrounded (after a layer of insulation) by another
two concentric physical channels, both running along the same axis.
D.
it includes one physical channel that carries the signal surrounded (after a layer of insulation) by another
concentric physical channel, both running perpendicular and along the different axis
Explanation:
Coaxial cable is called “coaxial” because it includes one physical channel that carries the signal surrounded
(after a layer of insulation) by another concentric physical channel, both running along the same axis. The outer
channel serves as a ground. Many of these cables or pairs of coaxial tubes can be placed in a single outer
sheathing and, with repeaters, can carry information for a great distance.
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