HardwareQuestion 23 of 100
Which unit describes the rotational speed of a mechanical hard drive that affects its performance?
a.MHz
b.Gbps
c.RPM
d.Watts
Explanation
Mechanical HDD performance is influenced by platter rotational speed measured in revolutions per minute (e.g., 5400 or 7200 RPM). MHz measures clock frequency, Gbps measures data rate, and watts measure power.
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