Are the electrons in conductor with current repel?

In summary, electrons in a conductor with current always repel each other due to their same electrical sign. This results in slower movement of electrons in a conductor due to collisions with the atoms in the metal lattice.
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Are the electrons in conductor with current repel? When they move in conductor with current on closed circular loop, are they repelling? http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/260/electronrepelgt9.gif"
 
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Electron's always repel other electrons, no matter where they are. They still have the same electrical sign where ever they are, which causes tem to repel each other.
 
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G01 said:
Electron's always repel other electrons, no matter where they are. They still have the same electrical sign where ever they are, which causes tem to repel each other.
So that causes to not move so fast, when there is current in conductor, right?
 
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scientist91 said:
So that causes to not move so fast, when there is current in conductor, right?

The electrons move slower than you would expect in a conductor, but not for these reasons. The reason they move slower than what you would expect is because they interact(collide) with the atoms in the metal lattice. This slows them down, so they have to speed back up afterwards. This is why they move slower than you'd expect.
 

1. Why do electrons in a conductor with current repel?

The repulsion between electrons in a conductor with current is due to their negative charges. Like charges repel each other, causing the electrons to move away from each other.

2. How does the repulsion of electrons affect the flow of current?

The repulsion of electrons does not affect the flow of current. In fact, it is the movement of these repelling electrons that creates the flow of current in a conductor.

3. Can the repulsion of electrons be seen in a circuit?

No, the repulsion of electrons cannot be seen with the naked eye. It is a microscopic phenomenon that occurs within the conductor.

4. Are all conductors affected by the repulsion of electrons?

Yes, all conductors are affected by the repulsion of electrons. This is because all conductors have free electrons that are able to move and create a current.

5. How does temperature affect the repulsion of electrons in a conductor?

Temperature does not directly affect the repulsion of electrons in a conductor. However, an increase in temperature can cause the atoms in a conductor to vibrate more, making it more difficult for electrons to move and reducing the flow of current.

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