Define the term, optical disc. List types of optical discs.

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Optical disc is defined as the storage medium which consist of round, flat, portable disc that is made of plastic or metal. Optical discs are written by laser. The thickness of optical disc is less than one-twentieth of an inch and 4.75 inch in diameter. Mobile device or game console uses mini disc having diameter of 3 inches.

Types of optical disc formats are:

• CD (compact disc)

• DVD (Digital optical disc)

• Blu-ray discs

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