In a lab handout

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

In a lab handout, a diagram of a closed wire loop shows small arrows pointing left along the top wire to represent electron motion, while the text states that “the current travels clockwise around the loop.” Reconcile these statements by specifying the actual direction of conventional current in the top wire and giving a brief explanation.

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