Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Hardware (Section 27 - No. 48)
What is the primary difference between a hard disk drive (HDD) and a solid-state drive (SSD) regarding data storage?
HDDs use flash memory, while SSDs use magnetic platters.
HDDs have no moving parts, while SSDs have mechanical platters.
HDDs use magnetic platters, while SSDs use flash memory.
HDDs are volatile, while SSDs are not.
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HDDs store data magnetically on rotating platters, while SSDs use flash memory chips.