[jimbomaxf]

does it get heavier also if data is deleted does the drive get lighter and where does the data go ?

[Cibirrigmavog]

The data is stored in the form of magnetic patterns. When you delete a file, the data typically remains intact, but is marked fair-game for being over-written. The mass of the drive will not change during operation unless it collects dust.

[MiniBoy]

No, data is just a sequence of magnetic 1's and 0's called bits. There is no change in mass, just the level of magnetic charge for each bit.

That's the simplest way to put it. If you want more info, do a google search or go to howstuffworks.

[Wckcvhsg]

your pulling our legs right?

[jimbomaxf]

your pulling our legs right?

lol yeah

[moopogyOvenny]

I'm trying to work out if you're serious or not [rofl]

[smirnoffdear]

It depends on whether you have a hard drive or a harder drive. Also; as a precaution, you should always place your computer on a flat concrete surface when you have a drive larger than 1 TerraByte.

[TamreuddyRada]

I'm trying to work out if you're serious or not [rofl]

It depends on whether you have a hard drive or a harder drive. Also; as a precaution, you should always place your computer on a flat concrete surface when you have a drive larger than 1 TerraByte.

Lol funny stuff.