Intermodal dispersion occurring in a large amount in multimode step index fiber results in ____________

Correct Answer: Pulse broadening at output
Pulse broadening due to intermodal dispersion is caused due to difference in propagation delay between different modes in the multimode fiber. As different modes travel with different group velocities, the pulse width at output depends on transmission time of all modes. This creates difference in overall dispersion which results in pulse broadening.