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They affect it by completely wiping any memory of what is recorded on the tape

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A strong magnetic field can destroy the orientation of the magnetic particles that store bibary data on the mylar tape.

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because the tv and the computer both have electro-magnetic pulses

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Because its a magnet tape recording.

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