Asked by Brett Blahnik on Jun 09, 2024
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A floppy disk consists of either a single rigid platter or several platters that spin together on a common spindle.
Floppy Disk
A type of disk storage composed of a disk of thin and flexible magnetic storage medium enclosed in a square or rectangular plastic shell, now largely obsolete.
Platter
A rigid, flat surface in a hard disk drive where data is magnetically stored.
Spindle
A rotating axis of a machine, which tools or workpieces attach to for machining purposes.
- Understand the diverse kinds of storage devices and their specific characteristics.
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alhasan ahmedJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
A floppy disk consists of a flexible, thin disk of magnetic storage medium encased in a square or rectangular plastic shell, not rigid platters. Rigid platters are characteristic of hard disk drives.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the diverse kinds of storage devices and their specific characteristics.