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In a circuit, electrons serve as the primary charge carriers that flow through conductors, enabling the transmission of electrical energy. When a voltage source is applied, it creates an electric field that causes electrons to move from the negative terminal toward the positive terminal. This movement of electrons constitutes an electric current, which powers devices and allows for the functioning of electronic components. Essentially, electrons facilitate the transfer of energy and information within the circuit.
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What is a sentence with the word electron in it?
My butt is an electron
Which subatomic particle is very small?
Proton is a positive particle and electron is a negative particle.
What element has no electron affinity?
Helium has no electron affinity.
What is the name of a photograph taken by an electron microscope?
Electron micrograph
When was Electron neutrino created?
Electron neutrino was created in 1956.
Tiny particle that flows around a circuit?
The electron flows around a circuit.
How could you slow down electron flow?
You can slow down electron flow by increasing resistance in the circuit, using resistors for example. By increasing the obstruction to electron flow, you reduce the rate at which electrons can move through the circuit. Additionally, lowering the voltage in the circuit will also slow down electron flow.
Does the same electron move in the whole circuit?
No, electrons move in a circuit in a continuous flow called an electric current. Electrons move from the negative terminal of the battery, through the circuit components, and return to the positive terminal. Each electron only moves a short distance within the circuit before passing its energy to the next electron.
What do Electrons move in a circuit and have millions of?
Electron cloud i think.
What is the unit for measuring the rate of electron flow in a circuit?
Electron flow is known as current. SI unit is Ampere
How can you create an electron source for an experiment?
by creating a current flowing circuit
What is the measure of how electric energy an electron in a circuit can gain from a battery?
Voltage
The subatomic particle that plays the greatest role in determining the physical and chemical properties of an electron is the?
The electron
How does an electron travel through a parallel circuit?
In a parallel circuit, the electron can flow through multiple pathways simultaneously due to separate branches with their own components. This allows electrons to travel through the path of least resistance, ensuring a constant flow of current throughout the circuit.
What is a unit of measuring rate of electron flow in a circuit called?
Electron flow is known as 'current' the unit of current is an amp
What causes an elecrtic current to flow in a circuit?
The movement of electron towards the high potential causes electric current to flow in a circuit.
What are some reasons an electric circuit would not work?
The switch may be off or there is a break in the wire that stopped the electron flow in the circuit
