Is the positive terminal ALWAYS high potential?

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The positive terminal is defined as the terminal with higher electric potential, while the negative terminal is always at lower potential. This definition holds true regardless of the type of device, such as a battery or capacitor. The discussion raises confusion about the relevance of protons in relation to electric potential. Clarification is needed on the context of the question to provide a more accurate answer. Overall, the positive terminal is consistently associated with high potential in electrical systems.
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charge here




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Is the positive terminal always high potential, regardless of if an electron or proton is placed in the "charge here" area somewhere between the two plates, and the negative terminal is always low potential, no matter what?

Mind you, this is high school grade 12 physics.
 
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Positive terminal of WHAT? Is this a battery? A capacitor?

Since the "positive terminal" is DEFINED as being the terminal with the higher potential, I think the answer is yes, but your question is unclear.

And what's this about a proton? What does that have to do with electric potential?
 
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