Conventional Current v Electron Flow - Electricity explained

The video tutorial explains the difference between conventional current and electron flow. It begins with Benjamin Franklin's early experiments with static electricity, leading to the naming convention of positive and negative terminals. Despite Franklin's assumptions, Joseph Thompson later discovered electrons, revealing that they flow from negative to positive. This discovery, known as electron flow, contrasts with the conventional current theory. However, the direction of flow does not affect electrical engineering formulas, so conventional current remains the standard in teaching and practice.

What did Benjamin Franklin assume about the flow of electricity in his experiments?

• It flows in a circular motion.

• It flows from positive to negative.

• It flows from negative to positive.

• It does not flow at all.

Who discovered the electron and its flow direction?

• Albert Einstein

• Joseph Thompson

• Nikola Tesla

• Isaac Newton

In which direction do electrons actually flow in a circuit?

• They do not flow

• In a circular motion

• From negative to positive

• From positive to negative

Why is the conventional current model still used today?

• It is more accurate than electron flow.

• It simplifies electrical engineering calculations.

• It is easier to visualize.

• It was discovered by a famous scientist.

What do engineers and scientists know about the flow of electrons?

• They flow from positive to negative.

• They flow in a circular motion.

• They flow from negative to positive.

• They do not flow at all.