Assuming that a fiber optic cable has an index of refraction of roughly 1.5, and that the light is entering from air and exiting to air, compute the p ercentage of the light intensity that is transmitted through the fiber.

Assuming that a fiber optic cable has an index of refraction of roughly 1.5, and that the light is entering from air and exiting to air, compute the p ercentage of the light intensity that is transmitted through the fiber.

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