A solid steel wire has a cross-sectional area of 8.05 x 10-6 m2 and is carrying a constant current of 15.0 A. The density of the wire is 8.05 g/cm3 and the material has a molar mass of 54.97 g/mol. Calculate the drift speed (in mm/s) of the electrons in the wire for the amount of current given. You can assume that each molecule of steel in the wire contributes one free electron of charge. Round your answer to 3 decimal places.

A solid steel wire has a cross-sectional area of 8.05 x 10-6 m2 and is carrying a constant current of 15.0 A. The density of the wire is 8.05 g/cm3 and the material has a molar mass of 54.97 g/mol. Calculate the drift speed (in mm/s) of the electrons in the wire for the amount of current given. You can assume that each molecule of steel in the wire contributes one free electron of charge. Round your answer to 3 decimal places.

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