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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 10 Objective Question

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The direction of conventional current is:
Options
A direction of neutron flow.
B direction of electron flow.
C direction of flow of positive charge.
Correct Answer
D same as that of electric current.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Conventional current is historically defined as the direction in which positive charge carriers would move under the influence of an electric field. This convention is widely used in circuit analysis, even though in many conductors (like metals), the actual charge carriers are negatively charged electrons flowing in the opposite direction.

Hint

Remember that conventional current is a historical convention based on positive charge movement.

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