Question

how is the direction of electric current related to the direction of flow of electrons in a wire?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer: The direction of flow of current is taken as "opposite to the direction of flow of electrons".

Explanation:

• In a wire the direction of flow of current is conventionally taken as opposite to the flow of electrons.
• There is an excess of electrons at the negative terminal and deficiency at the positive terminal. So, the electrons flows from the negative terminal to the positive terminal.
• And the direction of current is taken opposite i.e., from positive to negative terminal.
• Hence the required answer is "opposite to the direction of flow of electrons".

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