BITSAT2020PhysicsCurrent ElectricityActual
Two wires A and B of the same material, having radii in the ratio 1: 2 and carry currents in the ratio 4: 1 . The ratio of drift speed of electrons in A and B is
Options
- A16: 1
- B1: 16
- C1: 4
- D4: 1
Correct answer
A. 16: 1
Step-by-step solution
Current flowing through the conductor, I = n e v A . Hence 4 1 = nev _ d ₁ (1)² nev _ d ₂ (2)² or v_ d ₁ v _ d ₂ = 4 1 1 = 16 1