Two identical conductors are kept at the same temperature. If the ratio of the potential difference across them is $1 : 2$,what will be the ratio of their drift velocities?

  • A
    $1 : 2$
  • B
    $3 : 2$
  • C
    $1 : 1$
  • D
    $1 : 2^{1/2}$

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