What causes electric charges to flow in a conductor?

Temperature difference

Electric potential difference

Chemical reactions

Magnetic fields

Answer and Solution

B. Electric potential difference

Electric charges flow due to electric potential difference, which is analogous to pressure differences causing water flow in pipes.

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