In an electric circuit, the direction of flow of electrons is from ____ of the cell.

positive terminal to negative terminal

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negative terminal to positive terminal

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neutral to positive terminal

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neutral to negative terminal

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Solution

The correct option is B negative terminal to positive terminal
Electric current is due to the continous flow of electrons in an electric circuit. The conventional direction of current is taken from the positive terminal to the negative terminal of the cell. The flow of electrons is from the negative terminal to the positive terminal of the cell.

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