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Abrasion Points

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Fig 1: Identifying Types Of Cable Failure (Abrasion Points)
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In comparison with copper wires, abrasion of fiber optic cables does not cause a short circuit.

Instead, loss of external light occurs. The system then suffers interference or fails completely.

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