In computers, why do some files, even if they are the same size, take longer to be moved or deleted than others?

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I noticed this when I deleted a 2 GB video file on my laptop today, which took less than 5 seconds. But when I deleted a separate folder that was smaller than 2 GB, it took way longer to get deleted.

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Also, the location on the disk plays role too. If I send you into the grocery store to get 10 things in a specific order (oatmeal, carrots, milk, dog food, cheese, aspirin, steak, soap, and dr. Pepper) and they are are on opposite ends of the store, it would take you longer than if I sent you in for 10 packs of Juicy Fruit gum.

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