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If the current in a circuit is clockwise what is the direction of electron flow?
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∙ 13y ago
Maybe... Electricity flows from a high potential to a low potential. Depending on where you have your high and low points it could look like its going clockwise but it really is only going from a high potential to a lower potential (normally ground)
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoNo, whenever electricity flows from one point in a circuit to another, it must be either an alternating current (AC) or a direct current (DC).
For a current to be able to flow between two points that are connected together in a circuit, there must be a potential difference (voltage) between the two points.
If two points in a circuit are connected together but they each have exactly the same electrical potential, then there is no potential difference between them and no current will flow between the two points.
Another way of describing the same thing is:
Current can only flow from a point in a circuit that has a higher electrical potential to another point in the same circuit that has a lower electrical potential.
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∙ 13y agoThe electrons always flow sin the direction opposite to the flow of current..hence, in this example, the electrons would move in counter clockwise direction.
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∙ 8y agoCome on... If you look at a "clockwise" flow from the other side, it will be counterclockwise. An electric current will flow in whatever direction the voltage pushes it.
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∙ 12y agoanti clock wise
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When electrons are moving from negative pole to positive pole in the circuit then current in the circuit will be moving in which direction?
always current flow from the opposite direction of electron
What direction does current flown an ac circuit?
We have suppose the current flow in opposite to the direction of flow of electron.AnswerA.C. current reverses direction every half-cycle.
What is the direction of the force on an electron that is moving alongside a wire that is carrying a current in the opposite direction?
90 degree
What happened to electron under ac voltage and dc voltage?
when electrons flow under AC they flow in both direction firstly forward then in reverse and it does this for as long as there is a potential difference applied to the circuit. under DC the current only flows in one direction only
What causes a electric current?
when a negative and a positive charges attract. or when there is a closed circuit.
When electrons are moving from negative pole to positive pole in the circuit then current in the circuit will be moving in which direction?
always current flow from the opposite direction of electron
What is the direction of current in the circuit?
Circular,,,from the word circuit.
A circuit carrying current in one direction is called a?
Direct current circuit.
Do electrons flow in only one direction?
Yes. Electrical current only flows in a closed circuit. If it were an open circuit, there would be no current.AnswerAn interesting question. The answer is.... not necessarily! I say this because a capacitor is an open circuit, yet it allows d.c. current to flow for a short period of time (while it charges), and it allows a.c. current to flow continuously.
In what circuit does the current flow in one direction and then in the opposite direction?
on a three way switch.alternating current.
What is the direction of the magnetic field if the current is directed upward or downward?
The direction of the magnetic field is counterclockwise or clockwise. For a current flowing in a wire you can use the "left hand rule" If you take your left hand and have the thumb point in direction of electron flow in the wire, the fingers wrapped around the wire will show the direction of the magnetic field by the direction the fingers are pointed..
How the direction of electric current differs from the direction of electrons in a circuit?
Circular,,,from the word circuit.
How does electrical current flow in a circuit?
There is a potential difference (voltage) between two points and a path for electrons to travel from an area of low potential (negative) to an area of high potential (positive). Note the direction of "current flow" is opposite the direction of electron flow. In other words current flows from positive to negative. In a circuit involving only a resistor, the current flowing in the circuit is given by I=V/R where I = current, V= voltage, and R=resistance.
How electric current flows in a circuit?
There is a potential difference (voltage) between two points and a path for electrons to travel from an area of low potential (negative) to an area of high potential (positive). Note the direction of "current flow" is opposite the direction of electron flow. In other words current flows from positive to negative. In a circuit involving only a resistor, the current flowing in the circuit is given by I=V/R where I = current, V= voltage, and R=resistance.
How does electricity flow in a circuit?
There is a potential difference (voltage) between two points and a path for electrons to travel from an area of low potential (negative) to an area of high potential (positive). Note the direction of "current flow" is opposite the direction of electron flow. In other words current flows from positive to negative. In a circuit involving only a resistor, the current flowing in the circuit is given by I=V/R where I = current, V= voltage, and R=resistance.
What is the polarity of a circuit?
The polarity of a circuit is dependent upon the type of circuit. Direct current circuits have one negative pole and one positive pole and they flow in one direction. Alternating current circuits the electron flow reverses because the tow poles alternate between negative and positive.
What causes an elecrtic current to flow in a circuit?
The movement of electron towards the high potential causes electric current to flow in a circuit.
