Electric current is due to a continous flow of __________ in an electric circuit.

protons

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electrons

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neutrons

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atoms

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Solution

The correct option is B electrons
The continous flow of electrons in a wire constitutes the electric current. The moving charged particles in electric current are also known as the called charge carriers.

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