Answer to question no 1
Merits of optical fiber:
- Bandwith is higher than copper cables.
- Less power loss and allows data transmission for longer distance
- The optical cable is resistant to electromagnetic interference
- The size of fiber cable is 4.5 times better than copper wires and these cables are lighter, thinner, and occupy less area compare with metal wires.
- Installation is easy due to less weight.
- The optical fiber cables are very hard to tap because they don't produce electromagnetic energy. These cables are very secure while carrying or transmitting data.
Answer to question no 2:
ringμwater = μ water / μ ring = (sin ic ) / (sin r)
=1.32/2.45=sin ic / sin 90
ic =sin-1 (1.32/2.45)
ic=32.60°