The Figure Shows Conventional Current Through a Resistor

question 165

Multiple Choice

The figure shows conventional current through a resistor.The arrow shows the direction of this conventional current.Which of the following statements are correct? (There could be more than one correct choice.)

• A)The charges are moving slower at point b than at point a.
• B)The electric potential is lower at point b than at point a.
• C)The electric potential is higher at point b than at point a.
• D)The current at point b is the same as the current at point a.
• E)The electric potential at point b is the same as it is at point a.

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Definitions:

Linearly

In a manner involving straight lines or in direct proportion.

Correlation

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Time in Hours

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Minutes

A unit of time equal to sixty seconds or one-sixtieth of an hour.