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A copper wire of 3 mm2 cross sectional area carries a current of 5 ampere. The magnitude of the drift velocity for the electrons in the wire, (Assume copper to be monovalent, Mcu 63.5 kg/k mol and density of copper = 8920 kg/m3)
A copper wire of 3 mm2 cross sectional area carries a current of 5 ampere. The magnitude of the drift velocity for the electrons in the wire, (Assume copper to be monovalent, Mcu 63.5 kg/k mol and density of copper = 8920 kg/m3)
Updated On: Sep 15, 2024
- 0.24 m/s
- 0.12 m/s
- 2.4 m/s
- 0.06 m/s
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The correct option is (B) : 0.12 m/s.
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