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Electricity — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceElectricity2 Marks
Question
What is an electric current? What makes an electric current flow in a wire?
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Answer

An electric currrent is a flow of electric charges (electrons) through a conductor. Potential difference between the ends of the wire makes electric current to flow in the wire.

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