The conventional flow of electric current in a circuit is from potential to potential.

higher; zero

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lower; higher

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higher; lower

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zero; lower

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Solution

The correct option is C higher; lower
Electric current flows from higher potential to lower potential in an electric circuit. The flow of electrons however, is in the opposite direction, i.e. from lower to higher potential.

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