A copper wire has a nominal diameter of l1.02 mm This wire carries a constant current of 1.67 A. The density of free electrons is 8.5 x 1028 electrons per cubic meter. Find the magnitudes of (a) the current density and (b) the drift velocity

A copper wire has a nominal diameter of l1.02 mm This wire carries a constant current of 1.67 A. The density of free electrons is 8.5 x 1028 electrons per cubic meter. Find the magnitudes of (a) the current density and (b) the drift velocity

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Chapter21: Current And Direct Current Circuits

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