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(a) In which direction does conventional current flow around a circuit? (b) In which direction do electrons flow?
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14/07/2021 12:29 pm
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(a) In which direction does conventional current flow around a circuit?
(b) In which direction do electrons flow?
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14/07/2021 12:30 pm
(a) Conventional current flows from positive terminal of a battery to the negative terminal, through the outer circuit.
(b) Electrons flow from negative terminal to positive terminal of the battery (opposite to the direction of conventional current).
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