A potential difference is applied across a copper wire of radius 0.5 mm. It results in a…

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A potential difference is applied across a copper wire of radius 0.5 mm. It results in a uniform electric field of 1.5 V/m along the length of the wire. Consequently there is a current in the wire. Temperature of the wire is 60oC.Assuming each copper atom contributes one free electron .Given that density of copper is 8.9 gm/cm3 and resistivity of copper at 20oC is 1.7×10–8 ohm.m and its temperature coefficient of resistivity at 20oC is 3.9×10–3/OC . Atomic mass of copper is 63.5 . Answer the following questions.
 
Drift speed of the electron is
  1. 2.3 × 10–2 m/s
  2. 4.5 × 10–3 m/s
  3. 7.5 × 103 m/s
  4. 5.7 × 103 m/s

Answer

(D) 5.7 × 10 3 m/s

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