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What causes an electric current in a wire?

A.
Electric fields cause atoms to move in the wire.


B.
Electrons flow because of electrical attraction and repulsion.


C.
Electrons move because of heat.


D.
Electrons build up in the wire and create a charge

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Answer:

Electrons flow because of electrical attraction and repulsion.

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The correct answer is B. Electrons flow because of electrical attraction and repulsion.
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