Which terminal of a cell is at higher potential–positive or negative? How does this affect the direction of flow of electric current?

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The positive terminal of a cell is at a higher potential. Current flows from higher potential to lower potential in any circuit. So, which terminal of the battery is at higher potential, decides the direction of flow of current in the circuit.

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