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Which of the following is correct regarding direction of current in an electrical circuit? |
The direction of flow of positive charges is the direction of electric current The direction of electric current is taken as opposite to the direction of the flow of electrons The direction of flow of negative charges is the direction of electric current Both Option 1 and Option 2 are correct |
Both Option 1 and Option 2 are correct |
Electric current is considered to be the flow of positive charges and the direction of flow of positive charges is taken to be the direction of electric current. Conventionally, in an electric circuit the direction of electric current is taken as opposite to the direction of the flow of electrons, which are negative charges. |