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What is the direction of electric current or conventional current?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Electric Current**: Electric current is defined as the flow of electric charge. In most cases, this charge is carried by electrons in a conductor. 2. **Direction of Electron Flow**: In a circuit, electrons flow from the negative terminal to the positive terminal of a power source (like a battery). This is because electrons are negatively charged and are attracted to the positively charged terminal. 3. **Conventional Current Direction**: The conventional current is defined as the flow of positive charge. Since electrons flow from negative to positive, the conventional current is considered to flow in the opposite direction, from the positive terminal to the negative terminal. ...
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