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Question
There is a positively charged sphere A and negatively charged sphere B, such that they are brought in electrical contact by a copper wire.
In which direction electronic current flows?
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Solution
Sphere A is positively charged and sphere B is negatively charged.
Both spheres A and B are brought in electrical contact by a copper wire.
Electronic current flower from sphere B to sphere A i.e. from a body at lower potential to the body at higher potential.
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