What causes an electric current in a wire?. A) Electric fields cause atoms to move in the wire ... B) Electrons flow because of electrical attraction and repulsion ... C) Electrons move because of heat ... D) Electrons build up in the wire and create a charge.

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Tess Meyers

9 September, 22:17

What causes an electric current in a wire?. A) Electric fields cause atoms to move in the wire ... B) Electrons flow because of electrical attraction and repulsion ... C) Electrons move because of heat ... D) Electrons build up in the wire and create a charge.

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Cale Eaton · Answer 1

B. Electrons flow because of electrical attraction and repulsion

There is a flow of electrons in a wire due to a potential difference existing at the circuit. Due to that, electrons always flow from high electric potential to low electric potential.