Question

Direction of electric current and direction of electrons in a conductor are

• A. Same direction
• B. Perpendicular to each other
• C. Opposite to each other
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To solve the problem, we need to understand the relationship between the direction of electric current and the direction of electrons in a conductor.

1. Definition of Electric Current:
Electric current is the flow of positive charge. By convention, the direction of electric current is taken as the direction in which positive charges move. In a conductor, however, the actual charge carriers are electrons, which have a negative charge.

2. Direction of Electrons:
Electrons, being negatively charged, move in the opposite direction to the conventional current. This means if the electric current flows in one direction, the electrons move in the opposite direction.

3. Final Answer:
The direction of electric current and the direction of electrons are opposite to each other.
Thus, the correct answer is $ {\text{Opposite to each other}} $.