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Which best describes a difference between electric current and static electricity?

Electric current is continuous, and static electricity is not continuous.
Static electricity is continuous, and electric current is not continuous.
Electric current involves the movement of electrons, and static electricity involves the movement of protons.
Static electricity involves the movement of electrons, and electric current involves the movement of protons

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Electric current is continuous, and static electricity is not continuous.

Explanation: Electric current is a steady flow of charge (usually electrons) through a conductor. Static electricity is a buildup of charge that is essentially stationary until it is suddenly neutralized (e.g., by a spark). Protons generally do not move in solids; electrons are the charge carriers.