Current flow in the circuit is due to flow of protons.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

In a circuit, current is due to the flow of electrons. Protons cannot come out of the nucleus of the atom, so it's not true to say that protons flow in the circuit. Free electrons flow in the circuit, which constructs the circuit current. The direction of current is conventionally taken to be opposite of the electron flow.

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