The top and bottom of each disk of a magnetic hard drive have a(n)____ that moves across the disk surface as all the disks rotate on a spindle.
A)read head
B)read/write head
C)access head
D)platter device

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The read/write head is the device that moves across the disk surface as all the disks rotate on a spindle in a magnetic hard drive. This head is responsible for both reading and writing data. Therefore, B) read/write head is the best choice. Choices A) read head, C) access head, and D) platter device are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the component that moves across the disk surface in a magnetic hard drive.

The Top and Bottom of Each Disk of a Magnetic