Do electrons have a net motion in the wires in alternating current?

Do electrons have a net motion in the wires in alternating current? Please, explain you answer!Do electrons have a net motion in the wires in alternating current?By definition no they do not since the current is constantly reversing it's direction back and forth. Only in DC where the direction of current flow is constantly in the same direction do the electrons have a net flow.



However, if you have something like a badly rectified AC signal (something that isn't equal in both directions) then you can get a net bias in one direction.Do electrons have a net motion in the wires in alternating current?Net motion? First time I've heard that one...



If you mean an overall direction of travel then, no, there is none. They travel a certain amount in one direction and then travel back the same distance (assuming the current is constant).



If there was one, how would you describe it? You cannot say 'towards the positive terminal' because the terminals keep switching.