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Why Is Main Memory Not Suitable for Permanent Program Storage

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Why is main memory not suitable for permanent program storage or backup purposes? Furthermore, what is the main disadvantage to storing information on a magnetic disk drive as opposed to main memory?


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Mechanoreceptors

Mechanoreceptors are sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, involved in sensations such as touch, pressure, and sound.

Excited By

Stimulated or activated by an external source, leading to an increased level of energy or activity.

Pressure

The force exerted per unit area; in fluids, it is often caused by gravity acting upon the fluid's mass.

Photoreceptors

Specialized cells located in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to light, enabling vision.

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