Question

A proton beam is moving from east to west. Is there an electric current? If yes, in what direction?

Answer 1

Yes, there is an electric current and the proton beam flows from east to west direction.

Explanation:

• Proton beam moves from east to west direction which causes an electric current.
• It is because the electric current flows in the direction of the flow of positive charges and opposite to the flow of negative charges (electrons).
• The moment of proton beam causes electric current and that is due to simply flow of charges.
• The direction of the current is the same as the direction of the proton beam i.e. from east to west.