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___________ is most commonly used for making magnetic recording tape?

Correct answer: B. Ferric oxide

  • A. Silver nitrate
  • B. Ferric oxide
  • C. Small particles of iron
  • D. Silicon-iron

Explanation

Magnetic recording tape is coated with fine ferric oxide particles, which retain magnetisation corresponding to the recorded signal. Silicon-iron is mainly used in magnetic cores rather than recording tape.

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