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Why current flow in the opposite direction of flowing electron?

Electrons do not flow, but they might be though of as 'flowing' as they transfer charges between them. The reason that electron flow is the opposite direction from current is that historical theories of electrical flow (current) treated it as a movement of positive charges rather than negative charges.There is no actual difference that could be discerned, except that we now know that negative charges (electrons) constitute the basis of most common electricity.


What blood group is found rarely in humans?

AB-negative is most rarely found.


Is the bacteria found in the mouth normally gram positive or gram negative?

The two most aggresive forms of bacteria found in the mouth, porphyromonas gingivalis and actinobacellus actinomycetemcomitans, are both gram negative. The two most aggresive forms of bacteria found in the mouth, porphyromonas gingivalis and actinobacellus actinomycetemcomitans, are both gram negative.


Do people that have Rh negative come from nobility?

No. The Rh negative allele is found in all kinds of people with all kinds of ancestry.


What is the difference between electron flow and conventional current?

We all know that, in metal conductors (but not in other conducting media), free electrons slowly drift from the negative end of the conductor to the positive (or 'less negative') end of the conductor. But before anyone knew about atoms, an electric current was thought to be the flow of some sort of 'fluid' from a higher pressure (i.e. positive pressure) to a lower pressure (i.e. a negative pressure) -as suggested by Benjamin Franklin. This error was reinforced by Michael Faraday as a result from his experiments in electrolysis.So 'electron flow' (- to +) describes what is actuallyhappening in a metal conductor, whereas 'conventional flow' (+ to -) is, to put it simply, an error!Unfortunately, because so many 'rules' that relate current direction to the direction of magnetic fields and electric fields were based on conventional flow, many textbooks have found it convenient to stick with conventional flow.

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the negative particles of an electron found in pluton.


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Moon rocks indicate there is no what on the moon?

Moon rocks indicate there is no atmosphere on the moon. They lack weathering and erosion features typically found on rocks exposed to Earth's atmosphere. Additionally, the lack of wind and water on the moon further supports the conclusion that there is no atmosphere.


Why current flow in the opposite direction of flowing electron?

Electrons do not flow, but they might be though of as 'flowing' as they transfer charges between them. The reason that electron flow is the opposite direction from current is that historical theories of electrical flow (current) treated it as a movement of positive charges rather than negative charges.There is no actual difference that could be discerned, except that we now know that negative charges (electrons) constitute the basis of most common electricity.


What does negative bilaterally mean?

Negative bilaterally typically refers to the absence of a medical condition or abnormality on both sides of the body. For example, in a clinical context, if imaging or examination results state "negative bilaterally," it means that no issues were found in symmetrical areas, such as both lungs or both knees. This term is often used to indicate that a patient does not have a disease or injury affecting both sides.


What is the difference between positive and negative wires?

Positive and negative wires are commonly found in electrical circuits. The positive wire carries the flow of current from the power source to the load, while the negative wire completes the circuit by providing a return path for the current to flow back to the power source. The positive wire is typically colored red, while the negative wire is usually colored black. It is important to correctly identify and connect these wires to ensure proper functioning of the circuit and to prevent damage to the components.


Where can you find negative numbers?

Negative numbers can be found to the left of 0 on the number line.


What are the negative particles found in an atom?

Electrons.


What blood group is found rarely in humans?

AB-negative is most rarely found.


The bronze Shang artifacts that have been found indicate the importance of?

animals


What are the positive charges of an electric circuit?

As my great high school Physics teacher, Lee Dunning, said not too long ago: "There is no such thing as a negative charge" If I am correct, ALL charges are negative because electrons are the means in which current flows through, and obviously electrons are negative. I dont remember about ionization though.


What does positive and negative mean in math?

In mathematics, "positive" refers to numbers greater than zero, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, while "negative" denotes numbers less than zero. Positive numbers indicate a gain or an increase, whereas negative numbers represent a loss or a decrease. For instance, in a number line, positive values are found to the right of zero, and negative values are to the left. This distinction is crucial in various mathematical operations and real-world applications.