Conductors be used to generate electric currents by applying electric field. Explain how ??

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Dear Student,
When we apply electric field in conductors , free electrons experiences force due to electric field and starts
moving opposite to field . We know motion of charge means current . So in this way electric field generate
electric current in conductors .
Regards

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Conductors be used to generate electric currents by applying electric field. Explain how ??

Dear Student, When we apply electric field in conductors , free electrons experiences force due to electric field and starts moving opposite to field . We know motion of charge means current . So in this way electric field generate electric current in conductors . Regards

Dear Student,
When we apply electric field in conductors , free electrons experiences force due to electric field and starts
moving opposite to field . We know motion of charge means current . So in this way electric field generate
electric current in conductors .
Regards