The conductors have transport phenomena of electrons due to____________?

Correct answer: A. electric field

  • A. electric field
  • B. magnetic field
  • C. electromagnetic field
  • D. none of the above

Explanation

An electric field exerts force on free electrons and produces their directed drift, which is the basis of conduction current. A magnetic field can deflect moving charges but does not by itself cause their transport along a conductor.

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