Assume that each atom of copper contributes one free electron. If the current flowing through a copper wire of 1 mm diameter is 1.1 A, the drift velocity of electrons will be (density  of Cu = 9 gm/cm3, At. wt. of Cu = 63) 

  1. 0.3 mm/s
  2. 0.5 mm/s
  3. 0.1 mm/s
  4. 0.2 mm/s

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Option 3 : 0.1 mm/s
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CONCEPT:

  • Drift velocity is the average velocity attained by a charged particle in a conductor under an applied electric field and is given by

Where e = charge E = Electric field, τ = Relaxation time, m = mass

  • The relationship between current and drift velocity is given by

⇒ I = neAVd

Where I = Current, n = charge density, A = Area, e = charge 

CALCULATION:

Given - ρ = 9 gm/cm3 = 9 × 103 Kg/m3, I = 1.1 A, d = 1 mm ,  radius, r = 0.5 mm = 0.5 × 10-3 m , M = 63 = 63 × 10-3kg, and NA = 6.023 × 1023

  • The charge density of the copper is given by

Substituting the given values in the above equation

  • The amount of current produced is given by

⇒ I = neAVd

  • Hence, option 3 is the answer

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