Magnetic Disks


 
 
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Magnetic Disks

Magnetic Disks:

A magnetic disk is a storage device that uses a magnetization process to write, rewrite and access data. It is covered with a magnetic coating and stores data in the form of tracks, spots and sectors. Hard disks, zip disks and floppy disks are common examples of magnetic disks.

  • These magnetic  disks are magnetically recorded and can  be recorded over and over.
  • Disks are rotating platters with a mechanical arm that moves a red/write head between the outer and inner edges of the platters surface.
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    Question : 1

    ________ is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are the examples of magnetic disks ?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    Can a magnetic disc store data on both sides ?

     

    Right Option : A
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