Question

In the presence of an applied electron field () in a metallic conductor.

• A. The electrons move in the direction of Electric field
• B. The electrons move in a direction opposite to Electric field
• C. The electrons may move in any direction randomly, but slowly drift in the direction of Electric field.
• D. The electrons may move randomly, but slowly drift in a direction opposites to Electric field.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The electrons move in a direction opposite to Electric field

F=Eq

since charge of electrons is negative

force acting on them is opposite to the direction of electric field

therefore electrons move in a direction opposite to the electric field