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No, unlike the platters of a hard disk drive, Compact Discs (CDs) are made from polycarbonate and recorded on by lasers, and thus are not susceptible to damage by magnets.
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Is CD contain magnet?
yes it contains magnet
Is magnet used in Cd's and DVD's?
no
What data storage device will not have its data scrambled by a magnet?
Neither a DVD nor a CD would be affected by magnetic fields, because the information is digitally encoded using optical media.
Does temperature affect the strength of a magnet is it chemical science?
NO!!! the strength of magnet is not affected by temperature
Which data-storage device will not have its data scrambled by a magnet?
A DVD. Apex.
Which data-storage device will not have its data scrambled by a a magnet?
a cd
Is the strength of a magnet affected by hot or cold temperatures?
NO!!
Why are magnets a hazard for audiotapes videotapes and computer disks?
The magnet can scramble the magnetic ink used in audiotapes and videotapes, making it a completely random sequence of 1's and 0'1 and the cd should not be affected.
Why can't a CD transmit a computer virus?
It can if an affected file is transmitted via the CD.
Will a strong magnet erase DV-R discs?
If it's a `burned' disk such as a commercial video disk, CD ROM or something you burned on your computer then the answer is no. Burned disks aren't affected by magnets. However, if it's something placed on what's commonly called "floppy' type disks, then yes, a magnet can have an effect on the disk.
Can a floppy disk be affected by a magnet?
Yes, a floppy disk will be affected by a magnet. Many floppy disks have magnetic components so coming into contact with permanent magnets can damage them.
Can an audio cassette tape be affected by a magnet?
Yes - distorted or even erased.
