Why is plus on top?

[Rob Zero]

Well, physically, the greatest mass of electrons is concentrated into the
earth, which is always below. The electrons must always return to this
point.

So, although Franklin's ideas were made before the electrons could be
observed, it works right in with his kite experiments. The lightning hits
the kite so that the electrons might return with the rest of the electrons
in the at-rest state which is earth ground.

Just think of it this way: Where are most of the electrons in nature? In the
earth, at rest. You move them away, they have a positive energy potential
when they are removed as they try to once again seek their at rest state
(earth).

This analogy just carried on from gravity theory I believe.

Rob


----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Schreiber <synth1 at airmail.net>
To: Hallgeir Helland <hhelland at mailandnews.com>; DIY
<synth-diy at node12b53.a2000.nl>
Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2000 1:43 PM
Subject: Re: Why is plus on top?


> I'd guess because a + voltage means a "higher potential" than -, and
> higher is on top. I doubt is has to do with 'flowing' like a river down
> from north (European map-maker bias!)
>
> I suppose a broader question: how has it decided what a "higher potential"
> means?
> (ie "above" or "below" ground).
>
> I always thought it was originated from chemical plating experiments
(Volta,
> etc).
>
> Paul S.
>
>
>