When an Electric Current Exists Within a Conducting Wire,which of the Following

question 79

Multiple Choice

When an electric current exists within a conducting wire,which of the following statements describes the condition of any accompanying electric field?

• A)must be zero
• B)must be parallel to current flow
• C)must be anti-parallel (opposite direction)to current flow
• D)must be perpendicular to current flow

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