Which of following is responsible for the flow of current in a conductor?

Question

Which of following is responsible for the flow of current in a conductor? (A) Protons and holes (B) Free electrons (C) Positive ions (D) Protons

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

From the definition of current that flow of electrons is known as current. In conductors, majority carriers are free electrons. Hence, the current in a conductor is due to the motion of free electrons.

Q. Which of following is responsible for the flow of current in a conductor?

Protons and holes

Free electrons

Positive ions

Protons

From the definition of current that flow of electrons is known as current. In conductors, majority carriers are free electrons. Hence, the current in a conductor is due to the motion of free electrons.