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When an electric cell is connected to a circuit, electrons flow away from the negative terminal in the circuit. But within the cell, electrons flow to the negative terminal. Explain.

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Answer: In the circuit, the electrons flow from the negative terminal ( high PE ) to the positive terminal ( low PE ). Inside the battery, chemical reactions do work and move electrons from the positive terminal ( low PE ) to the negative terminal ( high PE ).

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