Where does DRAM store a one or zero when sent?

Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) uses microscopic capacitors to store data, specifically representing binary values of one or zero. Each cell in DRAM consists of a capacitor and a transistor; the capacitor holds an electrical charge to indicate a binary one or no charge for a binary zero. This method of storing data is fundamental to how DRAM operates, as it allows for fast access and retrieval of information that the processor needs to function effectively.

In contrast, a magnetic field is typically used in technologies like hard drives, not in DRAM. The processor’s memory bank is a broader concept that includes different types of memory (such as cache and volatile RAM), but it doesn’t specify how or where data is stored within DRAM. A heat sink does not store data; rather, it is a component used to dissipate heat from the processor or other components, ensuring they operate within safe thermal limits. Thus, the microscopic capacitor is the correct context for understanding how DRAM physically holds data.