A hard disk platter's spinning motion creates a cushion of air above the read/write head, which ensures that the read/write head makes contact with the platter surface instead of floating above the platter. T/F

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Computers and Technology

Virginia Thompson

28 February, 15:33

A hard disk platter's spinning motion creates a cushion of air above the read/write head, which ensures that the read/write head makes contact with the platter surface instead of floating above the platter. T/F

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Hope Gould · Answer 1

False

Explanation:

An Hard disk drive uses magnetism to store data on a rotating platter. A read/write head floats above the spinning platter reading and writing data. The faster the platter spins, the faster an Hard disk drive can perform.