Question

In an electric circuit electrons always move from _______ to ________ of the cell.

• A. lower potential to higher potential
• B. negative terminal to positive terminal
• C. higher potential to lower potential
• D. Both (a) and (b)

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Both (a) and (b)

The explanation for the Correct Option:

Option D

1. The direction of flow of current is from the positive terminal to the negative terminal of the battery
2. The positive Terminal of the batter is at Higher Potential and the negative terminal of the battery is at Lower Potential
3. The Direction Flow of Electrons are always opposite to the direction of the flow of current. So, Option (a) lower potential to higher potential and Option (b) negative terminal to positive terminal, both are correct.

The explanation for Incorrect Option:

Option C

1. Current moves from higher potential to the lower one.
2. Electrons flow in the opposite direction of the current. Thus it is incorrect.

Therefore, the correct option will be Option (d) Both (a) and (b)