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CAIE IGCSE Physics Conventional Current and Electron Flow

Practise tracing conventional current from positive to negative and free-electron flow from negative to positive through cells, lamps, resistors and meters.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Physics 0625

Exam points

  • draw conventional current from the positive terminal to the negative terminal around a circuit
  • draw electron flow from the negative terminal to the positive terminal, opposite to current
  • identify electrons as the moving charge carriers when marking directions through a component or meter

4.2.2.6—Conventional current is from positive question 1

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Fig. 9.1 shows a simple direct current (d.c.) electric motor. The coil rotates about the axis when there is a current in the coil. The coil is connected to the rest of the circuit by the brushes.

Fig. 9.1

Fig. 9.1

Question (a)

(a)

On Fig. 9.1, draw an arrow to show the direction in which electrons flow through the coil.

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Question (b)

(b)

Explain why the electrons flow in the direction you have shown in (a)(ii).

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