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What happens to a conductor when an electric field is applied?
What happens to a conductor when an electric field is applied?
The electrons in the conductor will be accelerated and move towards the positive charge to neutralize it, creating a current for a short while.
How can we visualize the conductor in this scenario?
How can we visualize the conductor in this scenario?
The conductor can be visualized as a cylinder with two thin circular discs attached on its flat surfaces, each disc containing positive and negative charges.
What is the direction of the electric field in this scenario?
What is the direction of the electric field in this scenario?
The electric field is directed from the positive charge towards the negative charge.
What happens to the electrons in the conductor as a result of the electric field?
What happens to the electrons in the conductor as a result of the electric field?
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Will there be a current in the conductor after the initial movement of electrons?
Will there be a current in the conductor after the initial movement of electrons?
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