### Understanding Conventional Current FlowIn the study of electricity and magnetism, conventional current is typically defined as the flow of positive charge from the positive terminal to the negative terminal. This is opposite to the actual flow of electrons, which are negatively charged. The concept of conventional current is particularly useful in understanding and predicting the behavior of electric circuits.#### Question**Which of the following situations results in a conventional current that flows eastward?**a) A beam of electrons moving eastward b) A beam of protons moving westward c) A beam of electrons moving westward d) A beam of neutrons moving eastward **Explanation:**- **Option a) A beam of electrons moving eastward**: - Electrons are negatively charged particles. If they move eastward, the conventional current, which is the flow of positive charge, would be in the opposite direction, i.e., westward.- **Option b) A beam of protons moving westward**: - Protons are positively charged particles. If they move westward, the conventional current would also flow westward, as conventional current aligns with the direction of positive charge movement.- **Option c) A beam of electrons moving westward**: - Again, electrons are negatively charged. If they move westward, the conventional current would be in the opposite direction, i.e., eastward. Therefore, this option results in a conventional current flowing eastward.- **Option d) A beam of neutrons moving eastward**: - Neutrons are neutral particles and do not contribute to electric current. Thus, they do not affect the direction of current flow.**Correct Answer: c) A beam of electrons moving westward.**In summary, the direction of conventional current is defined by the direction that positive charge would flow. Even though electrons (negative charge carriers) are moving westward, the conventional current is considered to flow eastward. This is an important concept in physics and electrical engineering, related to the fundamental definition of current flow direction.

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Which of the following situations results in a conventional current that flows eastward? O A beam of electrons moving eastward O A beam of protons moving westward O A beam of electrons moving westward O A beam of neutrons moving eastward

Which of the following situations results in a conventional current that flows eastward? O A beam of electrons moving eastward O A beam of protons moving westward O A beam of electrons moving westward O A beam of neutrons moving eastward

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Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

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