In a metal wire, do protons flow in the opposite direction from the positive terminal, like electrons do from the negative terminal towards the positive terminal?
Electronic – Protons and DC circuit
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Best Answer
No. In a typical wire, say copper, the protons stay in the nuclei of their respective atoms. Protons do not contribute to the current flow in a wire.