In which direction do electrons flow in a circuit?

Electrons flow in a circuit from the negative terminal to the positive terminal of a power source.

This is because electrons carry a negative charge, and they are repelled by the negative terminal and attracted toward the positive terminal.

However, by convention, the direction of electric current is considered from positive to negative, which is opposite to the actual flow of electrons. This is known as conventional current direction.

Key distinction:

• Electron flow: Negative → Positive
• Conventional current: Positive → Negative

Understanding this difference is important for circuit analysis and electrical engineering concepts.