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Q: What force causes electrons to move in an electrical circuit?
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What does volt measure?

Voltage measures the electrical potential between two parts of an electrical circuit. Also called electromotive force. Voltage provides the 'pressure' to drive electrons round a circuit.


Is the force that gets the electrons moving internal or exturnal in organ?

The force that gets the electrons moving in an organ is an external force. The energy is provided by an electrical current that is generated from an external source such as an electrical outlet or a battery. This energy is then converted into mechanical energy in the form of motion which causes the electrons to move.


Do not allow the electrons to flow?

Things that would stop electrons flowing in a circuit would be insulators, breaks in the circuit such as open switches, or items that have the same effect. Electrons also generally will not flow if the source of the electrical potential is inhibited or removed... i.e., they don't feel any electromotive force such as the Coulomb force (or Lorenz force, depending on the situation); although superconductors seem an interesting exception the flow can still be attributed to a previous source of electrical potential and lack of resistance. Free electrons in a vacuum may still "flow" for similar reasons, until acted upon by a force such as encountering matter.


What does voltage mean in science?

It is defined as electromotive force, and the difference in electrical potential between 2 points in a circuit. It has also been explained as the pressure in an electrical circuit.


Push that causes electrical charges to flow through a conductor?

Electromotive force is the cause that pushes the electric charges to flow through the conductor. Especially electrons flow through the metallic conductors.

Related questions

Describe the relationship of the parts of an electrical current?

I assume you mean Voltage, Current and Resistance. Voltage (E)or electromagnetic force is the electrical pressure or force that forces the electrons through any given circuit Current (I)is the flow of those electrons through any given circuit Resistance (R) is anything within the circuit that would restrict the flow of electrons


What does volt measure?

Voltage measures the electrical potential between two parts of an electrical circuit. Also called electromotive force. Voltage provides the 'pressure' to drive electrons round a circuit.


Is the force that gets the electrons moving internal or exturnal in organ?

The force that gets the electrons moving in an organ is an external force. The energy is provided by an electrical current that is generated from an external source such as an electrical outlet or a battery. This energy is then converted into mechanical energy in the form of motion which causes the electrons to move.


What is the electrical force that is present in a working circuit?

The electrical force is known a electromotive force and is measured in Volts.


How are the ions transferred?

Ions are transferred through electrical charges and electrons. The attractive force of ionic bonds causes them to move at fast pace.


Do not allow the electrons to flow?

Things that would stop electrons flowing in a circuit would be insulators, breaks in the circuit such as open switches, or items that have the same effect. Electrons also generally will not flow if the source of the electrical potential is inhibited or removed... i.e., they don't feel any electromotive force such as the Coulomb force (or Lorenz force, depending on the situation); although superconductors seem an interesting exception the flow can still be attributed to a previous source of electrical potential and lack of resistance. Free electrons in a vacuum may still "flow" for similar reasons, until acted upon by a force such as encountering matter.


What are photovoltaic compounds?

Photovoltaic compounds are compounds that transfer electrons in a circuit when exposed to light. Light (which is a type of electromagnetic radiation) transfers energy into the compound, which causes electrons to be rearranged. This rearrangement can be directed into a wire and results in electrical potential (voltage, electromotive force) that can be harnessed. These compounds form the basis of solar cell technology.


What is the definition of 'volts'?

Volts are the measure of electrical force or pressure that causes current to flow in a circuit. This is related directly to electricity. Voltage is also measured in volts.


What force causes the strength of a magnet?

It's an electrical force that causes strength to a magnetic appearance .


What exactly is electricity?

Electricity is defined as the rapid movement of electrons from one atom to another, (multiplied by millions of times), which then creates an electrical charge. The force that causes the electrons to move from atom to atom is voltage.


What is the electrical force that causes directional electron drift?

electromotive force


The electrical force that causes directional electron drift is called what?

Electromotive force