The drift velocity of electrons in a current-carrying wire of radius $r$ is $v$. If we want a drift velocity of $2v$ in a wire of the same material but with half the radius,what current must be passed through it?

  • A
    $2i$
  • B
    $i$
  • C
    $i/2$
  • D
    $i/4$

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