Synopsis:
Tiny glass filaments carry so much information that all the books ever written could be transmitted over a single fiber optic cable in a few seconds. This technology is at the heart of 21st century communications systems.
Running time 1:44 minutes.
Algebra in the Real World Activities:
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Subject: Algebra
Topics: Expressions and Equations
Grades: 8 - 12
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Subject: Algebra
Topics: Exponential Equations and Functions
Grades: 9 - 12
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