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Which of the following best describes the flow of charge in a metallic conductor?

Question
Which of the following best describes the flow of charge in a metallic conductor?
Protons move through the metal
Electrons move through the metal
Neutrons move through the metal
Ions move through the metal
Answer
Electrons move through the metal
Detailed Explanation
In metallic wires, free electrons are the charge carriers that constitute the electric current.
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