State the direction of convectional currents and electronic currents, stating which end of the conductor is at high potential.

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In conductor electronic current (flow of electron ) is from low potential to high potential.

Convenctional current in conductors is from high potential to low potential.

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State the direction of convectional currents and electronic currents, stating which end of the conductor is at high potential.

In conductor electronic current (flow of electron ) is from low potential to high potential. Convenctional current in conductors is from high potential to low potential.

In conductor electronic current (flow of electron ) is from low potential to high potential.

Convenctional current in conductors is from high potential to low potential.