Which of the following particle is responsible for the electric current in a wire?
A
Neutron
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B
Positron
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C
Proton
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D
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.