Question

In any electrical circuit, the direction of flow of current is:

• A. Same as that of the flow of electrons.
• B. Opposite to the flow of electrons.
• C. Parallel to the flow of electrons.
• D. Stationary.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Opposite to the flow of electrons.

In any electrical circuit, the direction of flow of current is Opposite to the flow of electrons.

The direction of an electric current is by convention the direction in which a positive charge would move. Thus, the current in the external circuit is directed away from the positive terminal and toward the negative terminal of the battery. Electrons would actually move through the wires in the opposite direction.