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Q · Current ElectricityMedium · 45s
Which of the following correctly defines the drift velocity? Option: 37
TopicCurrent Electricity
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Drift velocity is the average velocity of charge carriers due to an electric field.
37
Final Answer: Option B — The average velocity acquired by electrons in a conductor under an electric field
37