Magnetic Tape

Magnetic tape is a storage medium that uses a thin strip of plastic coated with a magnetic material to record data. Think of it like a very long, narrow roll of film that holds information instead of images. Data is written onto the tape by magnetizing tiny areas, which can later be read to retrieve the stored information. Widely used in data backup, archiving, and audio/video recording, magnetic tape provides a cost-effective way to store large amounts of data efficiently, often in environments where long-term storage and data security are priorities.