Elaborate with the help of diagrams, how different types of MAC Address (unicast, multicast and broadcast) works.

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  1. Access to media by multiple senders at the same time lead towards data collision, which particular protocol(s) and at what Layer(s) these are available to cater this issue? Does these protocols ensure 100% collision free delivery? If not then what other mechanism are available to resolve the issue?                                                                
  2. Elaborate with the help of diagrams, how different types of MAC Address (unicast, multicast and broadcast) works.                                                                                
  3. Among the two popular LAN technologies, Ethernet and WiFi, which one has the higher data rate and highest bit error rate (also explain why)?
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