Electrons are drifting in a conductor as shown below: The direction of current will be .
A
from A to B
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B
from B to A
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C
perpendicular to AB
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Solution
The correct option is B from B to A Direction of flow of current is always opposite to the direction of flow of electrons which are negatively charged.
In an atom, only electrons can drift freely. Protons and neutrons are tightly bound to the neucleus.