Which of the following describes how electrical current in a metal is formed?
A)by thermal motion of electrons loosely bound to the ions
B)by thermal motion of electrons and ions
C)by slow drift motion of loosely bound electrons
D)by slow drift motion of ions

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Electrical current in a metal is formed by the slow drift motion of loosely bound electrons. These electrons are free to move within the metal's lattice structure, and when an electric field is applied, they drift in the direction opposite to the field, creating a current.

Which of the Following Describes How Electrical Current in a Metal