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Question
Figure. below shows two conductors A and B. Their charges and potentials are given in diagram. State the direction of (i) flow of electrons and (ii) flow of current, when both the conductors are joined by a metal wire.
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Solution
When both the conductors are joined by a metal wire:
(i) Electrons will flow from A to B.
(ii) Current will flow from B to A.
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