Which measurement represents the standard rotational velocity metric of modern high-performance desktop mechanical hard drives? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which measurement represents the standard rotational velocity metric of modern high-performance desktop mechanical hard drives?
A. MHz (Megahertz)
B. RPM (Rotations per minute)
C. Gbps (Gigabits per second)
D. IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second)
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Mechanical hard drive speeds are fundamentally constrained by how fast their physical platters spin, measured in Rotations Per Minute (RPM), commonly 5400 or 7200 RPM.

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