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Causes Of Excessive Attenuation: Stretching

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Fig 1: Identifying Types Of Cable Failure (Stretching)
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Overstretching of the fiber optic cables, caused by pulling for example, can destroy them.

Stretching reduces the cross-sectional area of the fiber core. Restricted passage of light is the end result.

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