The number density of free electrons in a copper conductor is estimated to be $8.5 \times 10^{28} \ m^{-3}$. How long does an electron take to drift from one end of a wire $6 \ m$ long to its other end? The area of cross-section of the wire is $1.0 \times 10^{-6} \ m^2$ and it is carrying a current of $1.5 \ A$.

  • A
    $8.1 \times 10^4 \ s$
  • B
    $5.4 \times 10^4 \ s$
  • C
    $12.7 \times 10^4 \ s$
  • D
    $4.5 \times 10^4 \ s$

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