What is responsible for the distribution of charge in conductors and insulators?

Question

a
electron movement
b
number of protons
c
number of electrons
d
proton movement

Answer 1

The distribution of charge in conductors and insulators is primarily due to:

a) electron movement

In conductors, electrons can move freely, allowing charge to distribute evenly when an electric field is applied. In insulators, electrons are bound to their atoms and do not move freely, which leads to a different distribution of charge.