How Electrons Flow Through a Conductor?

Author:Priyanka B
10th CBSE
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How Electrons Flow Through a Conductor?: Overview

This topic explains the entire process of the flow of electrons through a diagram. When a conductor is connected with a battery or cell, the electrons start moving from the negative to positive terminal.

Important Questions on How Electrons Flow Through a Conductor?

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What do we mean by conservation of charge?

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Why does a conducting wire offer resistance to the flow of electrons?

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Write down the relation between the electric current I passing through a conductor, charge Q flowing in the conductor and time t.

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State the relation between the current I passing in a conductor, number of electrons (n) flowing through any cross-section of the conductor, magnitude of charge on an electron (e) and time t.

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Define the term "electric current".

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How is the direction of electric current related to the direction of flow of electrons in a wire?