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Electrons are negatively-charged particles that flow out from the negative terminal and into the positive terminal of a battery. It was once assumed that moving particles had a positivecharge, and so this conventional current flow set the original arrow direction, still shown on diodes and junction transistors.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 15y agoThere is a purely arbitrary convention that the charge on the electron is negative, and the charge on the proton is positive. All we really know is that the charges are opposite; they are not really negative and positive in any fundamental sense. So, a terminal from which negatively charged electrons come, would also be considered to be negative.
Electrons come out of the negative terminal of a battery or power source. They flow through the circuit towards the positive terminal.
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∙ 15y agoElectrons, which are negatively-charged particles flow from the negative terminal to the positive terminal. This is contrary to popular belief but is none the less the way electrons flow.
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A battery has a difference in potential energy between the positive terminal and negative terminal which units express the difference?
The difference in potential energy between the positive and negative terminals of a battery is expressed in volts.
When one positive charge and one negative charge come into contact what happens?
When a positive charge and a negative charge come into contact, they will attract each other due to their opposite charges. This attraction can lead to the exchange of electrons between the two charges, resulting in neutralization.
How can you get positive and negative electricity go together?
Positive and negative electricity can come together through the process of electrical neutralization, which involves the transfer of electrons between the positive and negative charges until they reach a balanced state. This can occur through the interaction of positively and negatively charged particles, resulting in a state of overall neutrality.
Does a neutral atom have the same protons and electrons?
Not necessarily. The number of protons must always equal the number of electrons in a neutral atom, but the neutron number can vary, depending on the isotope of the element in question. This is because the neutron carries zero charge, so it des not matter if there is a different number of neutrons.
What is a charged particle?
A charged particle is an atom or molecule that has an unequal number of protons and electrons, resulting in a positive or negative electric charge. These particles can interact with electric and magnetic fields due to their charge, influencing their movement and behavior. Examples of charged particles include electrons, protons, and ions.
From which terminal of a battery are electrons pushed?
Electrons are pushed out from the negative terminal of a battery towards the positive terminal when a circuit is connected.
If a proton is negative and a neutron is positive when they come together equally how can there be positive and negative atoms?
Loss or gain of electrons.
Where does the electricity come out of a battery?
The electricity flows out the negative terminal, through the work load, and back into the positive terminal. It consists of negative electrons. In the early days of electrical experimenting, the scientists had to guess as to whether the electric flow was positive particles or negative particles. They had no way to test. They guessed positive. They were wrong. So we have inherited a definition of current as positive fluid going from positive terminal (outside the battery now) to negative terminal. We have stayed with that convention even though we know better today. It makes no difference at the circuit level. Positive particles flowing rightward has the same effect as negative particles flowing leftward. Of course, if you are designing batteries, you will want to know what flows which way.
When you add a positive with a negative does it come out positive or negative?
Its negative
A battery has a difference in potential energy between the positive terminal and negative terminal which units express the difference?
The difference in potential energy between the positive and negative terminals of a battery is expressed in volts.
Where do charges come from?
Charges come from the imbalance of protons and electrons in an atom. Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge, and when these charges are not balanced in an atom, it becomes charged. This imbalance can result from the gain or loss of electrons in a process known as ionization.
Which metals attract as opposed to repel?
All of the metals attract and repel, but if a: negative and positive come together= attract positve and a negative come together= attract negative and negative come together= repel positive and positive come together= repel
When one positive charge and one negative charge come into contact what happens?
When a positive charge and a negative charge come into contact, they will attract each other due to their opposite charges. This attraction can lead to the exchange of electrons between the two charges, resulting in neutralization.
When a positive and a negative are being multipied does it come out positive?
no, negative....if you multiply two negatives it comes out positive
Does the cable to underhood fuse relay box come from positive battery post on 95 chevy c3500?
Yes, it does. The negative terminal will be connected to a ground and possibly to ground the starter
Can your test come out positive then negative?
If it's a pregnancy test the answer is no, A test can come back negative even though its positive. But if it's positive, it's positive 99% of the time.
What happens when unlike charges come in contact?
When unlike charges come in contact, electrons transfer from the object with excess electrons (negative charge) to the object lacking electrons (positive charge). This equalizes the charge between the two objects, resulting in a neutral charge overall.
