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A typical value of drift velocity is:

Correct answer: A. 0.1 m s-1

  • A. 0.1 m s-1
  • B. 1 ms 1
  • C. 10 ms -1
  • D. 1000 km s -1

Explanation

The correct answer is a) 0.1 m/s. This value is more representative of a typical drift velocity for charged particles in a conductor under the influence of an electric field. Drift velocities are generally on the order of fractions of meters per second, making option a) the most accurate choice.

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