Why is primary memory faster than secondary memory?

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primary memory has a faster clock speed

primary memory has a faster clock speed

primary memory is located closer to the CPU

primary memory is located closer to the CPU

primary memory saves long-term data

primary memory saves long-term data

primary memory is larger than secondary memory

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The correct response is:

primary memory is located closer to the CPU.

Primary memory, also known as main memory or RAM (Random Access Memory), is directly connected to the CPU through a memory bus. This proximity allows for faster data transfer between the CPU and primary memory, resulting in faster read and write speeds. Secondary memory, on the other hand, is usually slower because it is located further away from the CPU and is connected through interfaces like SATA or USB.