Question

Which of the following transmission media provides the highest data rates?
(Justify your answer.)
(a) Twisted pair
(b) Microwaves
(c) Coaxial cable
(d) Radio signals

Answer 1

ANSWER - (c) Coaxial cable

Transmission media is a type of data communication channel which makes a pathway to carry information from sender to receiver. They are classified into two - guided media and unguided media.

Microwaves and radio signals are unguided media which uses electromagnetic waves to transmit signal so they have comparatively less data rate. These are used in television, radio, communication etc

Coaxial cable and twisted pair are guided media in which the signals are transmitted through a physical medium. These both are made up of copper based wire, coaxial has higher data rates with high capacity over long distance and are used as high speed LAN applications.

So, the correct option is (c).

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