The address in the main memory is known as
Correct answer: B. Physical address
- A. Logical address
- B. Physical address
- C. Memory address
- D. Pointer's address
Explanation
A physical address is the actual location of a memory cell in the main memory (RAM) of a computer system. It is the specific address that the memory hardware uses to locate and access data. The CPU uses the memory management unit (MMU) to translate logical addresses (which are easier for programs to use) into physical addresses
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