Which way do discs spin when being read by a computer?
Question #61507. Asked by bobguy89.
eragonfreak
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eragonfreak
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i am pretty sure they spin counterclockwise
Jan 05 2006, 7:26 PM
gmackematix
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A CD (or DVD) rotates clockwise as seen from above the label. The spiral track of pits on the CD will have the same direction whether being read by a CD-player or a computer. The speed varies between about 500 rev/minute when reading the inner part of the track to about 200 revs/minute while reading the outer part.
I'm not sure about the magnetic discs in drives such as the hard drive as they do not work the same way.
