Select the correct answer.

Why do electrons flow through a wire?

A.
There is a difference in the chemical energy.
B.
There is a difference in the potential energy.
C.
There is a difference in the gravitational force.
D.
There is a difference in the kinetic energy.

1 answer

The correct answer is:

B. There is a difference in the potential energy.

Electrons flow through a wire due to a difference in electrical potential (voltage) across the wire, which creates an electric field that drives the movement of electrons.