what is the conventional flow of current how does it differ from flow of electron

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Conventionally the direction of current is taken from positive terminal to the negative terminal which is opposite to the direction of flow of electric charges. Electric current is the flow of charges.In a circuit electrons flow from negative to the positive terminal while current flows from positive to negative terminal.

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(a) Define electirc current. What is the SI unit of electric current.
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(c) Which instrument is used to measure electric current ? How should it be connected in a circuit?
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Q. Choose the correct option:

Statement 1: the conventional flow of current in a circuit is from postive terminal to nagative terminal.

Statement 2: The actual direction of flow of electrons is opposite to the conventional direction of the flow of current.

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