Question

Electric current is the flow of which of the following through a wire?

• electrons
• protons
• neutrons
• protons and electrons

Answer 1

The flow of electrons

Answer 2

Answer: electrons

Explanation: In an electric current only electrons flow since they are attracted to the positive terminal side. Protons do not move along with the electrons instead they are still in place in the nucleus so it does not affect the movement of electric flow.