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The direction of conventional electric current in a circuit is taken as the direction of flow of:

Question
The direction of conventional electric current in a circuit is taken as the direction of flow of:
Electrons
Positive charges
Neutrons
Protons only in the wire
Answer
Positive charges
Detailed Explanation
Conventionally, current direction is taken as the direction of flow of positive charge, opposite to electron flow.
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