Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Chapter 28, Problem 23PQ
A copper wire that is 2.00 mm in radius with density 8.94 g/cm3 has a current of 8.00 A. The molar mass of copper is 63.5463, and each copper atom contributes one free electron. What is the drift speed of the electrons in the copper wire?
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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