Electric current is considered to be the flow of _________.
Positive charges
Concept:
- Electric Current: The rate of flow of charge is called electric current. It is represented by I.
Electric Current (I) = Electric Charge (Q) / Time (t)
Explanation:
- Electric current is traditionally defined as the flow of positive charges.
- This is a traditional concept that dates back to the time of Benjamin Franklin, who initially defined the direction of electric current as from positive to negative.
- So, based on the traditional definition, the correct answer is positive charge.
- However, it is important to understand that in many practical situations (such as in metal wires, which are a common reference for discussing electric current), the actual mobile charge carriers are negatively charged electrons.
- Electrons move in the opposite direction to the defined direction of current due to their negative charge.
- Nevertheless, we still adhere to the traditional definition of current as the flow of positive charges.
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