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This is the process of writing information to a writable, or re-writable CD.
Normal, commercially produced CDs cannot be changed because they are mechanically pressed with indentaions on a metal foil.
CDs that can be written to, use a different technology to hold the information.
The material held inside the clear plastic disk, can have its molecular structure changed, by shining a high power laser at it.
This shining of a high power laser, conjured up visons of Sci-Fi films where the baddy was burning things and people, with lasers.
There is no actual 'burning' involved, but the mental image remains and is used to descibe the process of writing information to the disk.
Some disks can only have their structure altered once, these are write once, or recordable cds, designated CD-R.
Others can have the structure repeatedly altered, so the information can be erased or changed. These are Re-Writable CDs, designated CD-RW.
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What does burning a CD do?
It writes data to a special CD disk, designed for writing. Either a CD-R or a CD-RW. RW stands for Read/Write. These disks can be overwritten again and again, whereas a CD-R may only be written to once, it is then permanent. The process uses a higher power laser, than that used for reading a disk. The laser heats a special material inside the clear coating. It alters the crystal structure which can then be detected by the reading laser. The term 'Burning' is a humourous idea, taken from films such as Jame Bond, where high power lasers are used for burning things. No burning actually takes place, just the altering of a crystal structure. Burning is still used as the term for writing data to a CD or DVD. Commercial (pre-recorded)disks are not burnt, they are stamped. Small pits stamped into a metal disk are then read by the laser. It is also quicker to mass produce this way.
What is burning candle it is physically Chang or chamically?
Burning a candle is a chemical change, as is burning anything.
Is burning a match a physical change?
No, burning anything is a chemical change.
How many grams in a mole of Cd?
The atomic mass of Cd is 112 This means that the mass of 1 mole of Cd atoms is 112g.
Is burning chocolate a physical or chemical change?
Yes, burning is a chemical change.
What is burning of CD?
Burning of a CD means that you laser write data onto the silver surface of the CD.
What is a CD R?
its a type of burning cd
How do you watch a CD on computer without burning the CD?
Impossible.
How do you convert audio to CD?
You need a CD-burning software.
How do you name a CD?
You name a CD when you are burning it. There is usually an option in the software that you are using to name the CD. The default is usually the date and time in a certain format of when you finished burning the CD.
How to pass music to a CD?
by burning it
Where can someone find free CD burning software?
Many computers now come with CD burning software. However, online, one would find free CD burning software at Realplay, Sourceforge, or Freeware files.
Is burning CD's illegle?
No, you can burn them to take songs to make a new CD.
Where can you download the Nero CD Burning software on your computer?
Nero CD burning software is available for download(trial) or buying ar www.nero.com
Lg CD burning software free downloding?
needcd burning software
What is the ship CD?
The ship CD option means that the CD will be shipped to you, rather than you downloading the files and burning your own CD.
What is CD burning?
It is when you take a CD and burn it in a fire pit lol jk. it is ehen u go on a site and download music. but you CANT sell it if u do tht will be illeagal
