A conductor material has a free-electron density of 1025 electrons per m³, When a voltage is applied, a constant drift velocity of 1.4 x 10-³ m/s is attained by the electrons. If the cross-sectional area of the material is 1 cm², calculate the magnitude of the current. Electronic charge is 1.6 × 10-19 coulomb.

A conductor material has a free-electron density of 1025 electrons per m³, When a voltage is applied, a constant drift velocity of 1.4 x 10-³ m/s is attained by the electrons. If the cross-sectional area of the material is 1 cm², calculate the magnitude of the current. Electronic charge is 1.6 × 10-19 coulomb.

Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity

7th Edition

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Author:Stephen L. Herman

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Chapter1: Atomic Structure

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6RQ: How many valence electrons are generally contained in materials used for insulators?

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