Which phenomenon limits data transfer in fiber optic cables undergoing tight bends?

💡 Explanation

When a fiber optic cable experiences tight bends, waveguide scattering increases due to deformation of the core-cladding interface because light no longer undergoes total internal reflection, leading to power loss. Therefore signal attenuation occurs, rather than dispersion, reflection, or polarization which have distinct mechanisms.

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