When an electric current flows through a long conductor, each free electron moves

a. through a relatively short distance.

b. from one end of the conductor to the other end.

c. back and forth between the ends of the conductor.

d. with a speed of 300,000,000 m/s.

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Malia Williams

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10 July, 12:52

When an electric current flows through a long conductor, each free electron moves

a. through a relatively short distance.

b. from one end of the conductor to the other end.

c. back and forth between the ends of the conductor.

d. with a speed of 300,000,000 m/s.

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Sissy · Answer 1

b. from one end of the conductor to the other end.

electrons can potentially move the entire length of the conductor by means of which they transport the current.

When an electric current flows through a long conductor, each free electron movesa. through a relatively short distance.b. from one end of the conductor to the other end.c. back and forth between the ends of the conductor.d. with a speed of 300,000,000 m/s.

When an electric current flows through a long conductor, each free electron moves

a. through a relatively short distance.

b. from one end of the conductor to the other end.

c. back and forth between the ends of the conductor.

d. with a speed of 300,000,000 m/s.