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

primary memory is larger than secondary memory

Answer 1

The correct response is:

primary memory is located closer to the CPU

Primary memory (such as RAM) is designed for quick access by the CPU, which is why it operates at higher speeds compared to secondary memory (like hard drives or SSDs).