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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2025

A potential difference of 6 V is applied across a conductor of length 12 cm. If the mobility of electrons is \( 5.6 \times 10^{-6} \text{ m}^2/\text{V}\cdot\text{s} \), their drift velocity will be:

  1. A \( 2.8 \times 10^{-3} \text{ m/s} \)
  2. B \( 5.6 \times 10^{-3} \text{ m/s} \)
  3. C \( 2.8 \times 10^{-4} \text{ m/s} \)
  4. D \( 0.56 \times 10^{-4} \text{ m/s} \)
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(C) \( 2.8 \times 10^{-4} \text{ m/s} \)

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\( E = V/L = 6 \text{ V} / 0.12 \text{ m} = 50 \text{ V/m} \) \( v_d = \mu E = (5.6 \times 10^{-6} \text{ m}^2/\text{V}\cdot\text{s}) \times (50 \text{ V/m}) = 2.8 \times 10^{-4} \text{ m/s} \)
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