Why does charge flow from negative to positive? The flow in all other cases is from positive to negative.

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Energy always flows from greater to lesser potential. The electron, which has a negative charge, is the particle responsible for electricity. In a battery, the negative terminal has an excess no. of electrons and the positive terminal has a deficiency of electrons. When the two terminals are connected, electrons begin to flow from the battery&#039;s negative to positive terminal. Therefore, as the electric current notation depends on moving direction of electrons, the E. Current flows from - ve to +ve It doesn&#039;t matter in the electronics (only in some cases like motor operation will be depended on it). You can actually imagine electricity flowing either +ve to - ve or from - ve to +ve and you&#039;d get the same result However, in the case of electrical devices such as diodes and transistors, the concept of electricity is shown as ranging from +ve to -ve. What it means is that flow of ‘space lacking electrons’(holes) from +ve to negative (in reality, only the electron moves. These &quot;holes&quot; aren&#039;t actual particles; they&#039;re just a tool for visualizing positive-to-negative flow.

Why does charge flow from negative to positive? The flow in all other cases is from positive to negative.

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