Do free electrons travel to region of higher potential or lower potential?

Ghillardi4Pi

Ghillardi4Pi

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2022-12-01

Do free electrons travel to region of higher potential or lower potential?

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Madden Krause

Madden Krause

Beginner2022-12-02Added 12 answers

Force experienced by charge particle in electric field
F=qE
Positive charges at higher potentials always move toward lower potentials in the electric field.
Positive charge experiences a force in the direction of electric field.
Therefore, electrostatic force and hence direction of travel of electrons is from lower potential to region of higher potential.

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