first cause, prime mover, primum mobile - an agent that is the cause of all things but does not itself have a cause; God is the first cause destiny, fate - the ultimate agency regarded as predetermining the course of events (often personified as a woman); we are helpless in the face of destiny
Which Side of a Battery is Positive? A cell or battery is drawn with a long line and a shorter line. The long line is the positive side (plus is longer). The short line is the negative side (minus is shorter).
In a galvanic (voltaic) cell, the anode is considered negative and the cathode is considered positive. This seems reasonable as the anode is the source of electrons and cathode is where the electrons flow. However, in an electrolytic cell, the anode is taken to be positive while the cathode is now negative. However, the reaction is still similar, whereby electrons from the anode flow to the positive terminal of the battery, and electrons from the battery flow to the cathode.