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What is the potential role of the computer in data storage, retrieval, and interpretation?

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All data in a computer is stored as a number. The device is made up of a spinning disk (or disks) with magnetic coatings and heads that can both read and write information in the form of magnetic patterns. In addition to hard disk drives, floppy disks and tapes also store data magnetically.

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