Electricity can be represented by the flow of which of the following?

a. Negative ions through a nonconductive path
b. Negative ions over a nonconductive circuit
c. Electrons through a piece of copper wire
d. Electrons in a bidirectional path


ANS: C
Electricity is produced by the flow of electrons through a conductive material such as copper. Electricity cannot flow through nonconductive material or simultaneously run bidirectionally along the same path.

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