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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of transmission media is the least expensive to manufacture?
A
Coaxial
B
Twisted pair cable
C
Plastic
D
Fibre Optic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The least expensive and most widely used guided transmission medium is twisted pair.

Detailed explanation-2: -Twisted-pair cable is a type of cabling that is used for telephone communications and most modern Ethernet networks. A pair of wires forms a circuit that can transmit data. The pairs are twisted to provide protection against crosstalk, the noise generated by adjacent pairs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The optical fibre cable made up of glass is the most expensive one among all the transmission media.

Detailed explanation-4: -Copper wires are the most common and widely used wire for transmitting signals due to their good performance at a low cost.

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