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explain what the difference is between primary storage and secondary storage? Provide an example of each.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Primary storage is temporary storage, meaning once a program is closed, the data is automatically erased. An example of primary storage is RAM (random access memory) or ROM (read-only memory).

Secondary storage is permanent storage, meaning the data will remain even if the program is closed. The data will stay until someone chooses to delete it. Examples of secondary storage include hard drives and a USB.

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