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Just arbitrary choice by Benjamin Franklin when he defined "conventional" electric polarities.
The negative terminal has higher number of electrons, but Franklin knew nothing of electrons as they were not discovered until more than a century later.
Mathematically it makes no difference whether the positive terminal or negative terminal has higher potential, as long as one is consistent one way or the other in the equations.
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What are positive and negative terminals?
Positive and negative terminals are locations on a device or component where electrical connections can be made. The positive terminal typically has a higher voltage potential, while the negative terminal has a lower voltage potential. Ensuring proper connection to these terminals is important for the correct operation of electrical circuits.
A battery has a difference in potential energy between the positive terminal and negative terminal which units express the difference?
Volts. Volts is another term for potential.
Because it has a potential difference between the positive and negative terminals what can act as an electron pump?
A battery has a potential difference between its terminals due to a build-up of charge separation (positive and negative terminals). This potential difference can act as an electron pump by causing the flow of electrons from the negative terminal to the positive terminal through an external circuit, thereby generating electrical energy.
Do electrons flow from the positive to the negative terminal of a wet cell?
Electrons have a negative charge. For that reason, electrons will always flow in the opposite direction of the current, which flows from positive to negative. Electrons will therefore move from a negative terminal to a positive terminal when we look at the load on a cell. Within the cell, the electrons will flow from the positive terminal to the negative terminal.
What direction does direct current flow in?
Curren flow from high potential to low potential or simply, positive pole to negetive pole.
What direction do the electrical charges flow?
Electrical charges flow from areas of higher potential (voltage) to areas of lower potential. This means that they flow from the positive terminal of a battery to the negative terminal in a closed circuit.
Do electron tend to move a region of high potential or lower potential?
Electrons always move 4m a region of low potential 2 higher. While electrons move 4m negative 2 positive terminal they continuously gain energy as work is done on them by the positive terminal to attract them 2wards it. In this process an energy equal to the work done on the electrons ( by the positive terminal ) is gained by the electrons. That is y, as electrons cum closer to the positive terminal they hav high potential stored in them..The electrons, in order to attain this high potential flow 2wards the positive terminal of a battery wen connected in a circuit... Answered by - a 10th standard boy....:D...........
What are positive and negative terminals?
Positive and negative terminals are locations on a device or component where electrical connections can be made. The positive terminal typically has a higher voltage potential, while the negative terminal has a lower voltage potential. Ensuring proper connection to these terminals is important for the correct operation of electrical circuits.
The terminals of a diode are called the?
anode positive potential cathode negative potential
WHAT PUSHES THE ELECTRONS TO FLOW?
Electrons flow in a circuit due to the electric potential difference, or voltage, between two points. This voltage creates an electric field that exerts a force on the electrons, causing them to move from a higher potential (positive terminal) to a lower potential (negative terminal).
How do electrons flow in an electric circuit in terms of potential energy?
Electrons flow in an electric circuit from an area of higher potential energy (positive terminal of the battery) to an area of lower potential energy (negative terminal of the battery). This flow of electrons is what creates an electric current in the circuit.
What does positive connect to in an electrical system?
In an electrical system, the positive terminal typically connects to the higher voltage side of the circuit, providing the potential difference needed to drive current through the system. It is often associated with the flow of electric charge from the positive terminal to the negative terminal in a circuit. In direct current (DC) systems, the positive terminal is usually marked with a "+" sign, indicating its role in powering devices or components.
What enables the charges in an electrical ciruit to flow?
The charges in an electrical circuit flow due to the presence of a potential difference, created by a voltage source like a battery or generator. This potential difference provides the force necessary for the charges to move through the circuit, from the higher potential (positive terminal) to the lower potential (negative terminal).
A battery has a difference in potential energy between the positive terminal and negative terminal which units express this difference in energy?
That's a difference in electrical potential, not potential energy.It's described in units of "volts".
Why do electrons leave a battery from the negative terminal?
Electrons leave a battery from the negative terminal due to the difference in electric potential between the terminals. The negative terminal has an excess of electrons, creating a higher concentration of negative charge. When a circuit is completed, this excess of electrons is driven towards the positive terminal, where there is a deficiency of electrons, facilitating the flow of electric current. This movement occurs because electrons are repelled by the negative terminal and attracted to the positive terminal.
What happens to charge as it move through a electric circuit?
Charge moves through an electric circuit by flowing from areas of higher potential (such as the positive terminal of a battery) to areas of lower potential (such as the negative terminal). As the charge flows, it can do work, such as powering a lightbulb or motor, before returning to complete the circuit.
A battery has a difference in potential energy between the positive terminal and negative terminal which units express the difference?
Volts. Volts is another term for potential.
