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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A solid-state device which captures the light required to form a digital image in a digital camera.
A
digital film
B
sensor
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is a sensor? A sensor is a solid-state device which captures the light required to form a digital image.

Detailed explanation-2: -Digital cameras use an image sensor chip to capture the image. However, it can also be used as an output device. The digital camera can send pictures to our computer.

Detailed explanation-3: -CCD sensors are used for high end broadcast quality video cameras, and CMOS sensors dominate in still photography and consumer goods where overall cost is a major concern. Both types of sensor accomplish the same task of capturing light and converting it into electrical signals.

Detailed explanation-4: -To capture light from an image in digital format, a digital camera uses a special sensor, called a CCD or CMOS sensor (Grundy). Image sensors are used in digital cameras to convert optical images into digital images (Wikipedia, Image Sensor).

Detailed explanation-5: -The CCD is one type of sensor that is used to capture an image by taking the light and translating it into digital information.

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