Multiple choice

In which kind of disk, does the read/write head physically touches the surface?

  1. Hard Disk

  2. Compact Disk

  3. Floppy Disk

  4. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

In floppy disks, the read/write head makes physical contact with the magnetic surface of the disk. In contrast, hard disk heads 'fly' on a cushion of air to prevent wear.