alleryThe conventional direction of current is defined as the direction in which which charges flow?
APositive charges
BNegative charges
CNeutral atoms
DFree electrons
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Positive charges
1. Conventional current is defined as the direction in which positive charges flow.
2. Electrons in metals actually drift the opposite way, so negative charges and electrons do not define the convention.
3. Neutral atoms carry no charge.
_Source: Wikipedia, Electric current, Conventions_
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