A current passes through a resistor. If K1 and K2 represent the average kinetic energy of the conduction electrons and the metal ions respectively then
A
K1<K2
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B
K1=K2
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C
K1>K2
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D
Any of these three may occur
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Solution
The correct option is CK1>K2 Considering law of conservation of momentum ,electrons possess drift velocity which is greater than velocity of ions. Thus K1>K2. hence correct option is option C.