September Trivia
Oct, 01 2008 SSCC News and InfoTrivia Questions
September Trivia Question
Question: If you are currently breathing, you have seen an ad for Verizon FiOS. Well, Corvette used some of this technology at one time. The question is "What year was a component of FiOS technology used in a Corvette and what was it used for?"
Answer: FiOS is Verizon's name for fiber optics. They use it to bring the internet and TV into your home. Fiber optic cable transmits light. So instead of electrical pulses traveling through a wire, light pulses travel through the fibers. In 1968, Corvette introduced a light monitoring system that showed the driver if all the lights were working. The light from the headlights, turn signals, brake lights etc. was transmitted through the fiber optic cables to the center console. Very cool! Members submitting correct answers this month were Doug Buchanan, Dennis Grant and Ron Casciato. Congratulations and thanks for participating.
The October Trivia question is in the sidebar to the right.
Question: If you are currently breathing, you have seen an ad for Verizon FiOS. Well, Corvette used some of this technology at one time. The question is "What year was a component of FiOS technology used in a Corvette and what was it used for?"
Answer: FiOS is Verizon's name for fiber optics. They use it to bring the internet and TV into your home. Fiber optic cable transmits light. So instead of electrical pulses traveling through a wire, light pulses travel through the fibers. In 1968, Corvette introduced a light monitoring system that showed the driver if all the lights were working. The light from the headlights, turn signals, brake lights etc. was transmitted through the fiber optic cables to the center console. Very cool! Members submitting correct answers this month were Doug Buchanan, Dennis Grant and Ron Casciato. Congratulations and thanks for participating.
The October Trivia question is in the sidebar to the right.