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DC circuitsQuestion 554 of 1506

Which statement about the choice of current notation is correct?

  1. Only electron flow notation gives correct results
  2. Only conventional flow notation gives correct results
  3. Ohm's Law works only with conventional flow
  4. Either notation gives valid results if used consistently
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Correct answer: Either notation gives valid results if used consistently

Concepts such as Ohm's Law work with either notation.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits I: DC (Kuphaldt), 1.7: Conventional Versus Electron Flow

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026