Electric Current and Potential Difference

[Rozwind]

when the external electrical potential difference is applied across the conductor ,electrons flow in the direction opposite to the current.Whether the number of free electrons in the conductor decrease?

 

[BvU]

Hello Roz,

A good question. Is it yours or has it been asked to you ? (if the latter, post in homework !)
For the answer, consider what the consequence would be for the charge (and thereby the voltage) on the conductor.

 

[Rozwind]

Hello Roz,

A good question. Is it yours or has it been asked to you ? (if the latter, post in homework !)
For the answer, consider what the consequence would be for the charge (and thereby the voltage) on the conductor.

The question has been given in my textbook and consequences for the charge or voltage on conductor haven't been mentioned but the resistance is constant. I think the answer should be No. Am I correct?

 

[BvU]

I think the answer should be No

I agree. At the positive end of the conductor, just as many electrons leave as there are coming in at the other end.

 

[Rozwind]

I agree. At the positive end of the conductor, just as many electrons leave as there are coming in at the other end.

Ok. Thank You.

 

[BvU]

Next time: post in homework and make good use of the template there !

 

[Rozwind]

Next time: post in homework and make good use of the template there !

Actually, this isn't homework. I was reading the lesson beforehand.

 

[BvU]

My compliments ! good action. even so, PF considers these in-text questions and examples to fall under 'exercises' such as homework.