What causes an electric current in a wire?

A. Electric fields cause atoms to move in the wire.

B. Electrons flow because of electrical attraction and repulsion.

C. Electrons move because of heat.

D. Electrons build up in the wire and create a charge

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Tara

Physics

16 November, 12:10

What causes an electric current in a wire?

A. Electric fields cause atoms to move in the wire.

B. Electrons flow because of electrical attraction and repulsion.

C. Electrons move because of heat.

D. Electrons build up in the wire and create a charge

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Natalya Huff · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option B. It is the electrons that flow because of electrical attraction and repulsion causes an electric current in a wire. Electrons, which continuously move in wire, are called Electric Current. Hope this answers the question.

What causes an electric current in a wire?A. Electric fields cause atoms to move in the wire.B. Electrons flow because of electrical attraction and repulsion.C. Electrons move because of heat.D. Electrons build up in the wire and create a charge

What causes an electric current in a wire?

A. Electric fields cause atoms to move in the wire.

B. Electrons flow because of electrical attraction and repulsion.

C. Electrons move because of heat.

D. Electrons build up in the wire and create a charge