3. If two different wires having identical cross-sectional areas carry the same current, will the drift velocity be higher or lower in the better conductor? Explain in terms of the equation va = . by considering how the density of charge carriers n relates to whether or not a material is a good conductor. ngA

3. If two different wires having identical cross-sectional areas carry the same current, will the drift velocity be higher or lower in the better conductor? Explain in terms of the equation va = . by considering how the density of charge carriers n relates to whether or not a material is a good conductor. ngA

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Chapter20: Electric Current, Resistance, And Ohm's Law

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