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Electromagnetism in Materials Science

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What is the primary mechanism responsible for the flow of electric current in a conductor?

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The movement of free electrons
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In a conductor, the electric current is primarily carried by the movement of free electrons, which are loosely bound to the atoms and can move freely within the material.

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