Conduction electrons move to the right in a certain wire. What does this imply? Assume a conventional current. A. The current density and electric field both point left. B. The current density and electric field both point right. C. The current density points right, and the electric field points left. D. The current density points left, and the electric field points right. E. The current density points left, but the direction of the electric field is unknown.

Conduction electrons move to the right in a certain wire. What does this imply? Assume a conventional current. A. The current density and electric field both point left. B. The current density and electric field both point right. C. The current density points right, and the electric field points left. D. The current density points left, and the electric field points right. E. The current density points left, but the direction of the electric field is unknown.

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Chapter9: Current And Resistance

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