why the flow of a negative charge, is only considered as electric current. why not flow of a positive charge is considered a electric current

Asked by shagun | 21st Aug, 2012, 09:41: PM

Expert Answer:

Because positive charges never flow.
Positive charges are attached with the nucleus which is thouroghly bounded in a crystal.
However in case of discharge tube, the current is many times due to positive charge also.

Answered by  | 22nd Aug, 2012, 11:23: PM

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