Question

What is the direction of electrons when an electric current is passed through a circuit?

• A. From high potential to low potential
• B. From low potential to high potential
• C. In the direction of the current
• D. In the direction of electric field

Answer 1

The correct option is B From low potential to high potential

When an electric current is passed through an electric circuit, the electrons flow from the point at low potential to the point at high potential. The positive terminal of a cell is at higher potential and the negative potential is at a lower potential. Hence, in a circuit electrons flow from negative to positive terminal. This is opposite to the direction of flow of conventional current.