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How do positively charged particles and negatively charged particles flow in a circuit?
Electrons flow from the negative terminal to the positive terminal.
This may seem at odds with the convention of writing the current arrows from positive to negative, but that is only a convention - the math comes out the same in both cases - so long as you always keep the signs correct.
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CoachWell, first of all, positively charged particles do not flow in a circuit. The flow of electrical current
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When a potential difference exists between two poiunts AND there is a conductor between them
through which electrons may move, the electrons move away from the more negative point and
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What are the negatively charged particles that move in an electric circuit?
electrons
What is a negatively charged particle that flows a circuit?
Electric current
Why do the particles flow from the negative terminal to the positive terminal?
The particles are electrons and they go that way because they are negatively charged. That was discovered after electric circuit theory was developed, it was formerly assumed that the charge goes from + to -. That's why it seems it goes the wrong way.
Do electrons move from negative to positive terminals?
Yes, electrons flow from the negative terminal to the positive terminal in a circuit. This is because electrons are negatively charged particles, and they are attracted to the positive terminal.
How does the parts of a cell interact to produce a current?
Cells do not produce electrical current on their own. However, in certain contexts like neural activity in the body, ions moving across cell membranes create electrical signals. This is due to the movement of charged particles such as sodium, potassium, and calcium ions, which changes the cell's membrane potential and triggers nerve impulses.
