Question

The net charge on an current-carrying conductor is

• A. positive
• B. negative
• C. varying
• D. zero

Answer 1

The correct option is D

zero

1. When a potential is applied across the ends of a conductor, then the randomness of electrons inside the conductor will tend to align in a specific direction, due to which the current is produced.
2. However, the number of electrons and protons (or the charge carriers) inside the conductor does not change.
3. Thus, it is electrically neutral. Therefore, the net charge on a current-carrying conductor would be Zero.
4. Hence, option D is the correct answer.