Electron Flow and Electric Field Direction in Circuit · PhysicsBowl 2016 #9
Physics · electromagnetism
Problem
In the circuit shown, an electric current exists in the metal resistor connected to the battery. Which one of the following choices best describes the direction of electron flow through the resistor and the direction of the electric field through the interior of the resistor?| Direction of electron flow in resistor | Direction of electric field in resistor | |
|---|---|---|
| (A) | → | → |
| (B) | ← | → |
| (C) | → | ← |
| (D) | ← | ← |
| (E) | → | There is no electric field. |