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Electric current arises from flow of charged particles. Now

A

in metals, it is mainly due to flow of electrons

B

in semiconductors, it is mainly due to flow of holes

C

in electrolytes, it is mainly due to the flow of negative ions

D

in discharge tubes containing gases at low pressures, it is due to the flow of positive ions only.

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