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The direction of conventional current in a metallic conductor is:

Answer: Opposite to electron drift.

  • A Opposite to electron drift
  • B Same as electron drift
  • C Perpendicular to electron drift
  • D Independent of electron drift

Correct answer: A. Opposite to electron drift

Explanation: Electrons in a metal drift opposite to the direction of conventional current. Conventional current is defined as the direction of positive charge flow.

SeriesbatteryR1R2I (same in R1, R2)ParallelbatteryR1R2I1I2

In series, the same current flows through both resistors; in parallel, the current splits between branches and the voltage across each resistor is the same.

Concept context

Ohm's law, resistors, Kirchhoff's laws, Wheatstone bridge, and cells.

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