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What constitutes an electric current in a wire?
An electric current in a wire is the flow of electric charge, typically carried by electrons, through the wire. This flow of charge is driven by a voltage difference, or potential difference, between two points in the wire.
What causes charge to flow in a conducting wire?
The flow of charge in a conducting wire is caused by the presence of an electric field. When a potential difference (voltage) is applied across the wire, it creates an electric field that exerts a force on the free electrons in the wire, causing them to move and create an electric current.
What do we call the movement of an electric charge?
The movement of an electric charge is called an electric current. It is the flow of electrically charged particles through a conductor such as a wire.
Why does the current flow through wire?
Current flows through a wire when there is a difference in electric potential between two points. This potential difference creates an electric field that drives the flow of electric charge (current) through the wire.
What is required for an electric charge to flow through a wire?
An electric charge flows through a wire when there is a closed circuit that allows the charge to move freely. This requires a power source, such as a battery, and a complete path for the charge to travel along, like a wire or conductor.
