The cache and main memory lose their contents when the power is off. Hence, they are referred to as ________.
A) kinetic
B) static
C) volatile
D) non-volatile

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Cache and main memory are volatile memories as they lose their content when the power is turned off. `volatile` means that the memory needs a constant supply of power to retain its data. Kinetic and static don't accurately describe these types of memory, and non-volatile memory retains data even when power is turned off (such as a hard drive or solid-state drive).

The Cache and Main Memory Lose Their Contents When the Power