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What is the primary reason DRAM needs to be refreshed periodically?

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SSC CGL 2024 (Tier-I) Previous Year Paper (17-Sep-2024) (Shift 3)
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To recharge the capacitors storing data bits

DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) uses capacitors to store data. These capacitors leak charge over time, causing data loss. Refreshing periodically recharges these capacitors, preventing data corruption.

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