Question

When two conductors at different electric potentials are joined by a metallic wire, in which direction do the electrons flow?

Options

• Electrons do not flow between conductors at different potentials

• From the conductor at a lower potential (excess electrons) to the one at a higher potential (deficit of electrons)

• Electrons flow in both directions simultaneously

• From the conductor at a higher potential (excess electrons) to the one at a lower potential (deficit of electrons)

Answer 1

When two conductors at different electric potentials are joined by a metallic wire, electrons flow from the conductor at a lower potential (excess electrons) to the one at a higher potential (deficit of electrons). This movement of electrons results in an electric current.