$A$ constant electric current $I$ is passed through a straight conductor of length $l$. If $S$ is the specific charge of an electron,then the total momentum of the electrons is:

  • A
    $\frac{IS}{l}$
  • B
    $\frac{Il}{S}$
  • C
    $\frac{Sl}{I}$
  • D
    $\frac{2Il}{S}$

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