Why is time plotted on the x axis and distance on the y axis?

because time is independent and distance is dependent . time goes on if distance is not there but if distance is covered it is covered in certain time . that's why distance is taken on y axis while displacement on x axis

metals are good conductor of electricity. it has free electrons on their surface. according to electron pool theory, each atom present in a metal crystal losses all of its valence electron and as a result a pool of free is form. these pool of electrons are free to move and   conduct electricity easily   while making metal as good conductor.

the correct answer is a. the ability of electrons to flow throughout the metal.

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