Which of the following is the mobile charge carrier in a current-carrying conductor?
(a) Electrons
(b) Protons
(c) Neutrons
(d) Deutrons

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(a) Electrons
Electrons are the mobile charge carriers in a current-carrying conductor. However, the direction of electron current is taken opposite to the direction of flow of electrons.

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