Current and Drift Velocity (multiple choice)

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The discussion centers on the direction of current associated with accelerated electrons in a dental X-ray machine. It is established that while the electrons move east, the conventional current flows west due to the negative charge of the electrons. The consensus is that the correct answer to the multiple-choice question is (b) west, as the movement of negative charges results in an equivalent positive charge moving in the opposite direction.

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  • Basic concepts of acceleration and its effects on charge movement
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Physics students, electrical engineers, and professionals working with X-ray technology will benefit from this discussion, particularly those interested in the behavior of electrons and current flow in medical devices.

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[SOLVED] Current and Drift Velocity (multiple choice)

1. In a dental X-ray machine, the movement of accelerated electrons is east. The current associated with these electrons is in what direction: (a) east, (b) west, or (c) zero?









3. At first I thought it was B (west) because as the electrons(-ve charge) are moving east, it is equivalent to a +ve charge moving west, conventional current towards west. But then it seems as if the answer could be C (zero). Which answer is correct?
 
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Accelerated electrons always constitute a current provided that majority of the acceleration contributes to the same direction, which in your case is east.

and yes.. the current is going west as u said..
 

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