Current in a circuit flows :

(a) in the direction from high potential to low potential

(b) in the direction from low potential to high potential

(c) in direction of flow of electrons

(d) in any direction.

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Correct option - (a): In the direction from high potential to low potential
The convention of assuming the direction of flow of the current in any circuit is always from high potential to low potential.

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Current in a circuit flows : (a) in the direction from high potential to low potential (b) in the direction from low potential to high potential (c) in direction of flow of electrons (d) in any direction.

Correct option - (a): In the direction from high potential to low potentialThe convention of assuming the direction of flow of the current in any circuit is always from high potential to low potential.

Current in a circuit flows :

(a) in the direction from high potential to low potential

(b) in the direction from low potential to high potential

(c) in direction of flow of electrons

(d) in any direction.

Correct option - (a): In the direction from high potential to low potential
The convention of assuming the direction of flow of the current in any circuit is always from high potential to low potential.