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What is the main purpose of magnetic disks?
Think about where data is saved when a computer turns off.
Name one material used to make the substrate of magnetic disks.
Consider materials that provide structural strength.
What is the primary function of a magnetic disk?
Consider the nature of data storage.
True or False: The read/write head is used only for writing data.
Think about the functions performed by the head.
If a magnetic disk has 100 tracks and each track contains 10 sectors, with each sector capable of holding 512 bytes, calculate the total storage capacity of the disk in megabytes.
Convert bytes to megabytes after calculating the total bytes.
Discuss how advancements in magnetic disk technology, such as the move from aluminum to glass substrates, have impacted read/write speed and data integrity.
Consider aspects of durability and performance in your answer.
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