Question

A metallic cylinder is placed between oppositely charged ends. In which direction do the free electrons drift?

Options

• Toward both ends equally, with no net direction

• Toward the positively charged side

• Toward the negatively charged side

• They do not drift at all inside the cylinder

Answer 1

When a metallic cylinder is placed between oppositely charged ends, the electric field exerts a force on the free electrons. Since electrons are negatively charged, they drift toward the positively charged side, producing a current.