Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2015 2015Moderate

For ohmic substance, the electron drift velocity is proportional to:

Correct answer: D. The electric field in the sample

  • A. Cross sectional of the sample
  • B. The length of sample
  • C. The mass of an electron
  • D. The electric field in the sample

Explanation

Drift velocity is proportional to current. In a resistive material, it is also proportional to the magnitude of an external electric field. Thus Ohm's law can be explained in terms of drift velocity.

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