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What causes the electrons to flow?

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hi I'm Adrianna; i have to say it would definitely be a current because without the current it wouldn't be able to flow.

Voltage, actually. The voltage is similar to the pressure in a pipe and is sometimes called Electro-Motive Force (EMF). The current is how much flow there is and would be analagous to the volume of water delivered, as in gallons per minute.

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Electrons flow in a material when there is a potential difference (voltage) applied across it, creating an electric field that pushes the electrons. The movement of electrons can also be influenced by factors such as resistance and temperature within the material.

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The potential difference created by the battery causes them to move in an electric circuit, battery is in fact a source of the "PUSH" for electrons. For more details, contact at saqibahmad81@Yahoo.com

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An electromagnetic field. Such fields can be caused by other electrons or charges, Electron currents can create a magnetic field and static charges can create an electric field.

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