When the cutoff wavelength is reached, why does ___

When the cutoff wavelength is reached, why does the transmitted power in a single mode fiber abruptly decrease?

A. The fiber absorption increases at the cutoff wavelength
B. The fiber scattering increases at the cutoff wavelength
C. The fiber diffusion increases at the cutoff wavelength
D. The second-order mode ceases to propagate at the cutoff wave- length

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Answer: D

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