The particles that move in a conducting wire to create an electric current are valence electrons. In metals, these valence electrons are loosely bound to their atoms and can move freely throughout the material, enabling the flow of electric current when a voltage is applied. The other options mentioned (mass nucleons, positive protons, and beta particle positrons) do not play a role in the conduction of electricity in a typical conductive wire.
Which particles are the ones that move in conducting wire to create a current?
Valence Electrons
Mass Nucleons
Positive Protons
Beta Particle Positron
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