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Figure below shows two conductors A and B. Their charges and potentials are given in the diagram. State the direction of (i) flow of electrons, and (ii) flow of current, when both the conductors are joined by a metal wire.

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(a) The direction of flow of electrons is from A to B (i.e., from a low potential to a high potential)
(b) The direction of flow of current when both the conductors are joined by a metal wire is from B to A. (i.e., from a high potential to a low potential)
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