When a current I1 = 1.3 A passes through a wire of cross-sectional area A1 = 5 mm2 the drift velocity of the charge carriers is v1 = 2.7 × 10-5 m/s

What is the drift velocity of the charges when a current I2 = 0.5 A passes through a wire, made of the same material of cross-sectional area A2 = 3 mm2?
A)

8.4 × 10-5 m/s
B)

6.4 × 10-5 m/s
C)

1.7 × 10-5 m/s
D)

3.2 × 10-5 m/s
E)

2.1 × 10-5 m/s


C

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