NEET2018PhysicsCurrent ElectricityActual
A current i is flowing through the wire of diameter (d) having drift velocity of electrons v _ d in it. What will be new drift velocity when diameter of wire is made d / 4 ?
Options
- A4 v_d
- Bv_d 4
- C16 v_d
- Dv_d 16
Correct answer
C. 16 v_d
Step-by-step solution
Current, I = nAev _ d or v _ d 1 ~A If diameter of wire is d 4 , then area will be A 16 , so new drift velocity =16 v_d .