Physical media refers to any type of storage device or format that can be touched or held in the hand. Some common types of physical media include:
1. Optical discs: such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, which store data using a laser to read and write information.
2. Magnetic tapes: such as VHS tapes, cassette tapes, and reel-to-reel tapes, which store data using magnetic particles on a strip of tape.
3. Flash drives: also known as USB drives or thumb drives, which store data on a small, portable device that can be plugged into a computer's USB port.
4. Hard drives: which store data on a spinning disk or solid-state drive inside a computer or external enclosure.
5. Memory cards: such as SD cards, microSD cards, and CompactFlash cards, which store data on a small, removable card that can be inserted into a device.
6. Vinyl records: which store audio data on a grooved disc that is played back using a stylus.
7. Film: such as 35mm film, which stores visual data on a strip of celluloid that is projected onto a screen.
These are just a few examples of the types of physical media that are commonly used to store and transport data.