The velocity of charge carriers of current (about $$1A$$ ) in a metal under normal conditions is of the order of
A.
a fraction of $$mm/s$$
B.
velocity of light
C.
several thousand $$m/s$$
D.
a few hundred $$m/s$$
Answer :
a fraction of $$mm/s$$
Solution :
The charged particles whose flow in a definite direction constitutes the electric current are called current carriers. In metals the valence electrons of
the atoms do not remain attached to individual atoms but are free to move throughout the volume of the conductor. Their velocity under normal conditions is of the order of a fraction of $$mm/s.$$
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The temperature coefficient of resistance of a wire is 0.00125 per $$^ \circ C$$ At $$300\,K,$$ its resistance is $$1\,ohm.$$ This resistance of the wire will be $$2\,ohm$$ at.
The electrostatic field due to a point charge depends on the distance $$r$$ as $$\frac{1}{{{r^2}}}.$$ Indicate which of the following quantities shows same dependence on $$r.$$
A.
Intensity of light from a point source.
B.
Electrostatic potential due to a point charge.
C.
Electrostatic potential at a distance r from the centre of a charged metallic sphere. Given $$r$$ < radius of the sphere.