How is a primary source different from a secondary source?

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A primary source is any source created after the event, while a secondary source occurs at the time of the event.

A primary source is created by someone who witnessed the event, while a secondary source is created by someone who did not witness the event.

A primary source is always a physical object, like an artifact, while a secondary source is always written or spoken.

A primary source is a summary or review of an event, while a secondary source is a direct account or original record of the event.

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A primary source is created by someone who witnessed the event, while a secondary source is created by someone who did not witness the event.

Primary sources are original materials from the time of an event or created by individuals who experienced it, whereas secondary sources interpret, analyze, or summarize primary sources.