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Homework Statement
Given that the current flow is due to electron flow, state whether electrons are entering or leaving terminal 2.
Code:
i _____
--> | |
- -----|1 |
v | |
+ -----|2 |
|___|
Situation A: V=40V, i=-10A
Situation B: V=-60V, i=-10A
Homework Equations
none.
The Attempt at a Solution
My thinking was this:
Code:
-10 _____
--> | |
- -----|1 |
40 | |
+ -----|2 |
|___|
Code:
10 _____
<-- | |
- -----|1 |
40 | |
+ -----|2 |
|___|
meaning that current would be entering 2, and since we have defined current to be positive in the direction opposite the actual flow of electrons that electrons would be leaving 2. The solution doesn't elaborate, but it says that electrons are entering 2.
B:
Code:
-10 _____
--> | |
- -----|1 |
-60 | |
+ -----|2 |
|___|
Code:
10 _____
<-- | |
+ -----|1 |
60 | |
- -----|2 |
|___|
meaning the same scenario as A, with the exception of voltage polarity. I was under the assumption that the flow of current defined the flow of electrons.
(using conventional flow notation and the passive sign convention)
All in all, I'm just looking for a correction of my logic. I doubt the solutions given are wrong, but I suppose it is possible.
Thanks in advance.