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A constant potential difference is applied between the ends of the wire. If the length of the wire is elongated 4 times, then the drift velocity of electrons will be

  1. A increases \(4\) times
  2. B decreases \(4\) times
  3. C increases \(2\) times
  4. D decreases \(2\) times
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(B) decreases \(4\) times

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\(v_d \propto \frac{1}{l} \frac{v_{d_1}}{v_{d_2}}=\frac{I_1}{I_2}=\frac{4 I}{I} \Rightarrow v_{d_2}=\frac{v_{d_1}}{4}\) So drift velocity will decrease by 4 times
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