2007-02-15 05:35:28 · 6 answers · asked by anthony b 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
We can say that, in general, we have materials – most commonly metals, hot gases and some liquids - with loosely bonded electrons in their Atomic Structure - in which we can cause electrons to flow. Materials in which we do this are called 'CONDUCTORS'
In a circuit the 'Conventional' current flow is from Positive to Negative.
However, the 'Actual' current flow is from Negative to Positive ...
(Electrons, being negatively charged are attracted to the positive').
2007-02-15 08:48:26 · answer #1 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The electron is the basic negative particle of electricity because
in conducting metals some of the outer electrons of the metal atoms are free to move about through the volume of the metal . With Direct Current or DC the flow is therefore from negative to positive.
2007-02-15 05:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by Wamibo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your theory is incorrect. A static fee only sitting there is in a position to independently produce an electric powered container. once you've a dipole (effective and negative ends) you'll then have a "closed" electric powered container (starts on the effective, ends on the negative fee.) A battery acts like a dipole and produces modern. Is a battery a shifting magnet by technique of any danger? A replacing magnetic container is likewise in a position to provide a replacing electric powered container, although the present output heavily isn't secure. that's popular as Alternating modern. And by technique of how, the container strains at the on the spot are not appropriate by technique of any danger to the type of the circuit. Electrons "pick" to pass that way in elementary words because its a lot less complicated (larger conductivity)
2016-11-03 13:09:13 · answer #3 · answered by bason 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
electrons will flow in all directions in any circuit.
however if there is a complete circuit with a potential difference across it present the electrons will experience a force towards the point of most positive potential. they will still move in random directions but there will be an overall drift (net flow) of electrons towards the positive terminal.
2007-02-15 05:52:27 · answer #4 · answered by pat_arab 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electrons flow in the opposition direction as the current. (Current was defined as the flow of fictional positively charged holes).
2007-02-15 05:50:26 · answer #5 · answered by deken_99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neg to Pos
Electrons are negative so they travel towards the positive (aka hole)
2007-02-15 05:45:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋