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the electrons don't actually go anywhere, they move in a circular mode... the electrons bounce from one atom to another so that there is always balance... as soon as a valence electron moves to another atom another electron replaces the one just lost...
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 8y agoIf you are referring to the neutral wire in a three wire split phase secondary, it is used as a return path from the load. In a three wire single phase distribution it carries the unbalanced load amperage back to the distribution point.
In a three phase four wire distribution it also carries the unbalanced load amperage back to the distribution point.
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What happens to the total charge on a wire when a current flows through a wire?
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Why is less resistance for a conductor wire good?
Resistance in a wire restricts the movement of the electrons through the wire. This restriction transfers some of the energy contained in the electrons into the material of the wire and as this energy accumulates in the material of the wire the wire starts to heat. Therefore, there the energy that is transferred into the wire material is considered wasted because it is not available as electrical energy, which means the consumer who is using that wire is charge for the electrical energy that is waste. It the resistance is less in that conductor the consumer will save money.
How does a DC current flow in a wire?
The electrons drift predominantly in one direction.
What term describes signal interference that results from the motion of electrons in a wire?
Thermal noise
What causes a magnetic field to be set up around a wire?
Passing an electric current through a wire will produce an external magnetic field. This is because the electrons have spin and this spin is what produces the field. Spinning electrons (of certain characteristics) also produce the magnetic field of permanent magnets. And no spinning electrons, no magnetic field.
What particles are moving from atom to atom in a wire?
In a metal wire electrons go and go and go! when conducting electric current.
What is it called when electrons flow through a wire?
When electrons flow through a conductor such as a wire, it is called, "Electricity".
When a magnet is alongside a wire what happens?
the electrons in the wire begin to flow
Is a statement accurate when i say that a wire carrying more electrons will transfer more energy than a wire carrying fewer electrons?
no
Is a wire carrying more electrons will transfer more energy than a wire carrying fewer electrons?
Not necessarily.More energy is transferred through a wire when the product of(number of electrons carried) times (voltage between the ends of the wire)is greater.
How does electricity travel through wire?
copper in wires is a metal, and like all metals it is made up of atoms bound together. Basically, atoms are made of a nucleus in the middle, and electrons revolving around the nucleas. In all elements except metals, the nucleus doesn't "let go" of the electrons (unless there is a chemical reaction, but dont worry about that for now), but in metals, the electrons are"allowed to go around" to other nucleuses, electrons are allowed to flow around atoms freely in a metal. It is this flow of electrons that is electricity. however a driving force is needed to make the electrons flow around the copper wire, this comes from a battery or a dynamo.
How will you describe the flow of the electrons?
Current that flows in a wire is consists of electrons. The electrons bear negative charges.
What is common wire in a three way when all the wires are black?
If this is a new installation then you have a choice of picking any one you wand to make the common wire. Usually a three wire cable used for three way switching has a white, red and black wire in them. If this is an existing installation and you have misplaced which wire is the common you will have to go back to the switch to find the conductor used. Disconnect it from the switch and temporarily place it on the ground wire. Next go to the next junction box and start ringing the wires to ground. When you find which wire is grounded, this is the common conductor.
What happens when a magnet is moved alongside a wire?
the electrons in the wire begin to flow
When a magnet is moved alongside a wire what happens?
the electrons in the wire begin to flow
Electrons are made to flow in a wire when there is?
... a potential difference between the ends of the wire.
When a magnet is moved alongside a wire what happenes?
the electrons in the wire begin to flow
