Fascinating video of what a CD looks like when magnified! 💿 Once zoomed in, it's easier to see the CD data represented as tiny indentations known as pits, encoded in a spiral track moulded into the top of the polycarbonate layer. The empty areas between pits are known as lands. The laser reading the disc interprets these pits and lands as 1's and 0's. 1's and 0's = digital data This data is processed and output to your speakers as digital audio perfection. 👍 Video source: @macrofying on Instag

" When you spin a CD at incredibly high speed (up to 4,000 RPM!): * Colors emerge due to light diffraction, creating a rainbow effect * CD appears to melt into a perfect circle of color * Patterns of tiny pits and lands on the disc surface become visible waves * Light reflects off spinning CD, producing a hypnotic, swirling aura * Eventually, centrifugal force causes the CD to shatter into thousands of pieces! " Follow @thatisnewton ,All credits to respective creators/owners. DM for credits/remo