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The average velocity with which the electrons moves inside a conductor is called the velocity.

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conduct

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random

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drift

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The correct option is C drift
Electrons are highly random inside a conductor. They move in all possible directions colliding with each other. In the presence of an applied electric field, the electrons move forward in one direction with a velocity. The average velocity of these electrons is known as drift velocity.

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