Definition
Magnetic tape is a thin strip of plastic film coated with a magnetic material, used for recording and storing data. 📼 It stores data sequentially, meaning information is accessed in order, like rewinding a cassette. Think of it as a linear storage medium, unlike a disc. Magnetic tape is commonly used for backups and archiving large amounts of data due to its high storage capacity and relatively low cost. However, it's slower than random-access storage methods. It's like a long, continuous scroll for your digital files.