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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2025

Identify the correct statements
(A) Electric current arises due to the continuous flow of electrons or ions.
(B) A current flows through a conductor only when there is an electric field within the
conductor.
(C) The drift velocity of electrons is directly proportional to the applied electric field.
(D) The average thermal velocity of the electrons in a conductor is zero.
(E) In the absence of an electric field, the electrons in a conductor are at rest.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A (A), (B), (C) and (D) only
  2. B (B), (C), (D) and (E) only
  3. C (A), (C), (D) and (E) only
  4. D (A), (B) , (D), (E) only
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(A) (A), (B), (C) and (D) only

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The correct option is (A), (B), (C) and (D) only. (A) : Correct. Electric current is defined as the rate of flow of charge. In metallic conductors, this is the flow of electrons, while in electrolytes or ionized gases, it can be due to both electrons and ions. (B) : Correct. An…
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