$A$ copper wire of length $10 \, m$ and radius $(10^{-2} / \sqrt{\pi}) \, m$ has an electrical resistance of $10 \, \Omega$. The current density in the wire for an electric field strength of $10 \, V/m$ is:

  • A
    $10^{6} \, A/m^{2}$
  • B
    $10^{-5} \, A/m^{2}$
  • C
    $10^{5} \, A/m^{2}$
  • D
    $10^{4} \, A/m^{2}$

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