What happens when a single electron meets a junction with equal resistance?

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The discussion centers on the behavior of a single electron encountering a junction with equal resistance of 1 ohm in both branches. Participants clarify that the probability of the electron passing through either branch is 50%, but emphasize that current in conductors does not equate to the ordered motion of individual electrons. The conclusion is that it is impossible to predict the specific path of the electron due to the principles of quantum mechanics and the nature of electrical current.

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A conductor carrying a single electron directly in the centre meets a junction in which the the resistance are equal and are of 1 ohm, using knowledge of the various circuit characteristic laws, explain what would be the the potential across the branches


since from my knowledge since the resistance is equal in both channels is the likely hood of the electron passing through one of them is 50 50 or just that no current will flow, I am a bit confused
 
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Current in conductors is not the ordered motion of single electrons. If that is the exact problem statement, it does not make sense.
 
Also note that it is impossible to say which wire the electron will go through, regardless of the resistance.
 

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