Which of the following is false? a. Current is any motion of charge from one region to another. b. The current in a circuit is mainly due to the movement of protons. c. Conventional current flows from the negative terminal to the positive terminal of the voltage source. d. More than one of the above. e. None of the above

Which of the following is false? a. Current is any motion of charge from one region to another. b. The current in a circuit is mainly due to the movement of protons. c. Conventional current flows from the negative terminal to the positive terminal of the voltage source. d. More than one of the above. e. None of the above

Inquiry into Physics

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ISBN:9781337515863

Author:Ostdiek

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Chapter7: Electricity

Section: Chapter Questions

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