Question

State True or False.
When a potential difference is applied between the ends of a conductor, the free electrons inside the conductor move in only one direction with a velocity $v_d$, which is commonly referred to as drift velocity. The electrons will not have any movement in any other direction.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

When a potential difference is applied, the electrons continue to move around randomly but the net displacement of the electrons will be a non zero quantity in one particular direction.