Electrons in a circuit always need a path to move when a potential difference is established.

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In a circuit, the electrons will flow from the negative terminal to the positive terminal on the application of a potential difference, provided a conducting path is provided. The conducting path can be a metallic wire or any other medium which is a conductor of electricity. If the path is broken then the flow of electrons will stop too, as in the case of an open circuit, where the switch is open.

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