Computer Science
Distinguish between internal and external memory.
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| Internal memory | External memory |
|---|---|
| Internal memory is also known as primary storage or main memory. | External memory is also known as secondary storage. |
| It is volatile in nature in case of RAM but ROM is non-volatile. | It is non-volatile in nature. |
| It is used to store data temporarily (in case of RAM). | It is used to store data permanently. |
| Internal memory is a working memory. | External memory is not a working memory. |
| Examples are RAM and ROM. | Examples are hard disk, CD, DVD, flash drive etc. |
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