Question
Which electrical component pushes the electrons around the circuit?
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Answer
Battery or Power source
Explanation
Electric current, or the movement of electrons, is produced by a component within the circuit called a battery or power source. This power source introduces electrical energy to the circuit, creating an electromotive force, or voltage. This built-up energy is then released, causing electrons to move and creating what we recognize as electrical current. As such, in a circuit, it is generally the battery or power source that "pushes" the electrons around.