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Question
Electrons move from ______ potential to ______ potential.
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Solution
Electrons move from higher potential to lower potential.
Explanation:
- Electrons are negatively charged particles, and they move toward a region of higher positive potential (lower electron potential).
- This is opposite to the conventional current flow, which is from higher potential to lower potential.
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