Optical fibers have a ductility rating of 0.1, making them the most brittle cable type in the industry. They are prone to breakage and should be handled with care.
Despite their fragility, optical fibers are widely used in telecommunications due to their high speed and data capacity. They are the lifeblood of the internet, or so they claim.
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