Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

As compared to diskettes, the hard disks are

  1. More expensive

  2. More portable

  3. Less rigid

  4. Slowly accessed
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Explanation

Hard disks use more precision engineering, sealed enclosures, and higher-speed components than flexible diskettes, making them significantly more expensive to manufacture. While hard disks are actually faster (not slower), less portable, and more rigid, the cost difference stems from their superior construction and performance capabilities.

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