Circuits Q&A: My Question About Vdb

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The discussion centers on the voltage relationship in a circuit involving Vdb and Vbd. The user asserts that Vbd equals VR2, indicating that current from point d to point b gains potential energy. However, they express confusion regarding the behavior of electrons, which lose potential energy when moving from lower to higher potentials. The conclusion drawn is that Vbd should equal -VR2, highlighting a misunderstanding of electron flow and voltage polarity in circuits.

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My question is regarding Vdb.
for pos flow of charge

Vbd = -Vdb
and
Vdb = -VR2
so Vbd = VR2.

This means that the current flowing from point d to point b gained potential energy. However the flow of charge from d to b are electrons and electrons lose potential energy as they move from lower to higher potentials. So when I look at it in that point of view
Vbd should be equal to -VR2.

Can someone clarify to me why I am wrong.
 

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Electrons are negatively charged, and flow in the opposite direction of the current.
 

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