An optical mouse has a light emitting device known as ______.

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An optical mouse has a light emitting device known as ______.

  1. A.

    Switch

  2. B.

    Triode

  3. C.

    Diode

  4. D.

    Bulb

  5. E.

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Correct answer: C

An optical mouse uses a light-emitting device to detect movement. The device emits light that reflects off the surface and is detected by a sensor. The most common light-emitting device used in optical mice is a light-emitting diode (LED).

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