In the given circuit diagram, the direction of the conventional current is from:
Correct answer: C. X _ Z _ Y
- A. X _ Y _ Z
- B. Y _ X _ Z
- C. X _ Z _ Y
- D. Y_ Z _ X
Explanation
In a circuit diagram, the direction of the conventional current is typically represented as flowing from the positive terminal of a voltage source (such as a battery) towards the negative terminal. This convention is based on historical conventions and the initial understanding of electric current.Therefore, the direction of the conventional current is from the positive (+) terminal to the negative (-) terminal of the voltage source. This means that the current flows opposite to the flow of electrons, which actually move from the negative to the positive terminal.Hence, option C is the correct answer.
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