Distinguish between the primary and secondary cell.

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The difference between primary and secondary cell is as follows:
Primary Cell
Secondary Cell
1. The cells which cannot be recharged and can be used once are called primary cells. 1. The cells which can be recharged and used again and again are called secondary cells.
2. Ex: dry cells, daniel cells, etc. 2. Ex: lead-acid cell, nickel-iron cell, etc.
3. It has high internal resistance. 3. It has low internal resistance.
4. It is cheap in cost and has low maintenance. 4. It has high cost and high maintenance.

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Primary Cell	Secondary Cell
1. The cells which cannot be recharged and can be used once are called primary cells.	1. The cells which can be recharged and used again and again are called secondary cells.
2. Ex: dry cells, daniel cells, etc.	2. Ex: lead-acid cell, nickel-iron cell, etc.
3. It has high internal resistance.	3. It has low internal resistance.
4. It is cheap in cost and has low maintenance.	4. It has high cost and high maintenance.