Which outcome results when increased mechanical stress aligns polymers within optical fiber?

💡 Explanation

Increased stress causes polymer alignment thereby increasing stress-induced birefringence, because of the photoelastic effect. This alters polarization and refractive indices, therefore light propagation changes are observed, rather than improved clarity. Other options require separate mechanisms.

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