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An electric current is constituted by the flow of


A

neutrons.

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electrons.

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protons.

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any one of them.

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Solution

The correct option is B

electrons.


Explanation for the correct option(s):

option b: electrons

Electric current is the amount of electric charge flowing through a unit area per second. In metallic wires, the flow of negatively charged particles called electrons constitutes the electric current.

Explanation for the incorrect option(s):

option a: neutrons

Neutrons are uncharged particles. Electric current is constituted by the flow of negatively charged particles.

option c: protons

Protons are positively charged particles and have less mobility than electrons. So they do not constitute a current.

option d: any one of them

Only electrons constitute the electric current.

Thus, an electric current is constituted by the flow of electrons. Hence option b is correct.


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