Compared with magnetic disk, magnetic tape is-
Solution
Correct Answer: Option A
The magnetic tape contains a thin plastic ribbon that is used for storing data. It is a sequential access memory. So the data read/write speed is slower. It is mainly used for data backups.
Magnetic Disk contains circular disk made of metal or plastic. Both sides of the disk are usually used for storing data. The disk is coated with magnetic oxide. The disk is divided into multiple concentric circles known as track and tracks are divided into sectors in which data are stored.
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