Computers use virtual memory, can you explain what this is and how it is used?

Virtual memory is within the hard disk of the computer. It functions in the same way as RAM, but storing open applications when there is not enough RAM. It has a slower access time than the main memory and its use can lead to disk thrashing and poor performance.

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