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In which direction does current flow in an electric circuit ? Also, write the SI unit of electric current .

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Solution

Electric current always flows from negative terminal to positive terminal ( lower potential to higher potential ) in an electric circuit.
S.I. unit of Electric current is Ampere (A).

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