Question: If 5 0 blocks of data are split into 5 tracks ( contiguous on a platter surface ) and these fragments are NOT on the

If 50 blocks of data are split into 5 tracks (contiguous on a platter surface) and these fragments
are NOT on the same cylinder of a disk, how many seeks and rotational delays will be involved in
the accessing of these 50 blocks? (assume each fragment is no bigger than a track).
a)1 seek and 5 rotational delays
b)1 seek and 50 rotational delays
c)50 seeks and 1 rotational delay
d)5 seeks and 5 rotational delays

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