Which of the following describes the direction of electric current in an electric circuit?

Opposite to the direction of flow of negative charges

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Along the direction of flow of negative charges

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Perpendicular to the direction of flow of negative charges

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Opposite to the direction of flow of positive charges

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Solution

The correct option is A Opposite to the direction of flow of negative charges
The conventional direction of electric current is assumed to be the direction of the flow of positive charges. The actual direction of electric current is in the opposite direction of electrons, i.e. in the opposite direction of flow of negative charges.

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