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The flow of current is always in what direction

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Electrons always flow in opposite directions. The direction of an electric current is by convention the direction in which a positive charge would move. Electric current flows from higher electric potential to lower electric potential.

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The direction of an electric current is by convention the direction in which a positive charge would move. Thus, the current in the external circuit is directed away from the positive terminal and toward the negative terminal of the battery.

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