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Which of the following particle is responsible for the electric current in a wire?

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Neutron

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Positron

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C

Proton

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Electron

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Solution

The correct option is D
Electron

An electric current is the rate of flow of charge per unit time. The movement of electrons in a wire constitutes the electric current. Protons and neutrons are situated inside the nucleus of an atom. The moving charged particles in electric current are called charge carriers.

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