Simple: Batteries and flow of charges

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Batteries have two terminals, positive (+) and negative (-), with the positive terminal having a higher electric potential. When connected to a circuit, positive charges flow from the positive terminal to the negative terminal, while negative charges (electrons) flow in the opposite direction, from the negative terminal to the positive terminal. The flow of charges is driven by the difference in electric potential between the terminals. Understanding this concept is crucial for grasping how batteries operate in circuits. The discussion emphasizes the importance of clarifying the flow of both positive and negative charges in electrical systems.
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Hello everyone.
I have a very simple problem here but I'm confused from the different concepts about the way charges or electrons flow inside the battery.

Here's the question
"Batteries always have two terminals, labeled + and -. The + terminal has the higher electric potential. If you connected the terminals to a circuit, which way would positive charges flow in the circuit? What about negative charges?"

Here's what my thoughts are
Since we have a terminal with higher electric potential this means that charges will flow from the place with higher EP to the place with lower EP. But which charges would that be?

I'm stumped...
 
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AnXioZ said:
Hello everyone.
I have a very simple problem here but I'm confused from the different concepts about the way charges or electrons flow inside the battery.

Here's the question
"Batteries always have two terminals, labeled + and -. The + terminal has the higher electric potential. If you connected the terminals to a circuit, which way would positive charges flow in the circuit? What about negative charges?"

Here's what my thoughts are
Since we have a terminal with higher electric potential this means that charges will flow from the place with higher EP to the place with lower EP. But which charges would that be?

I'm stumped...

Give this a read:

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/elecur.html#c3

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