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USB sticks also called flash drives are a small rectangle of computer memory. Magnets reset or wipe all information on computer memory.
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Does a computer have electromagnets in it?
No, but there are strong magnets inside the Hard Drive, but they are not electromangets.Video - HDD Magnets:http://www.metacafe.com/watch/375515/strong_magnet_in_your_hard_disk/
Where does camera disc go in computer?
On my computer, there is a small slot that says MMC/SD over it. It should be near wear you insert a CD and next to wear you plug in a flash drive.
What things should not be taken near computer?
I dont think that leaving water, or small children near a computer is a good idea.
Will a magnet damage a computer?
A magnet damages the Hard Disk Drive of the computer dramatically. Because a hard drive's hardware is a magnetic disk drive so the data get written magnetically to the disk. If the magnetic properties are reduced then your data goes with it. So dont ever put a magnet near a computer :)
Why should a credit card not be kept near a magnet?
Urban myth is it disrupts the data, it doesnt.
Can you damage a phone SIM card with a magnet?
For reference: http://msn.pcworld.com/article/id,11...1/article.html The magnet on a case will not affect an iPhone SIM card, except where Apple has said that it can affect the performance of the antenna near the mic/speaker. It will not damage your iPhone. Apple conveyed that a magnet located near the bottom of the phone (near the mic and speaker) could interfere with reception (as in receiving a call). There's no way it could affect those parts in any permanent way. Also, magnets do NOT affect flash memory in any way. Magnets should NOT be used on cases for hard drive style iPods because it CAN affect the data on those drives, but not the other hardware components.
Why should not magnets be kept near cell phones?
It should not be kept near mobile phones because it can erase the information on your phone, the magnet can damage the mobile phone
How does placing a magnet near another magnet produces a magnet by?
creates magnetic force
Does a compass point to north only in winter?
Nope. It should point that way all the time unless you put a magnet near it and cause the needle to follow that magnet.
What happens when peice of plastic is brought near the magnet?
When some pieces of plastics are brought near the magnet, they will get attracted.
What happen to a metal place near magnet?
It would stick to the magnet....
Does earphones get damaged if kept near magnet?
yes depends on what type of headphones and how strong the magnet is .
