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Two wires A and B of the same material, having radii in the ratio 1 : 2 and carry currents in the ratio 4 : 1. The ratio of drift speeds of electrons in A and B is:

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16 : 1
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1 : 16
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1 : 4
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4 : 1
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Solution

The correct option is A 16 : 1
Current is given by i=neAvd, where
n = no. of electrons,
e = electron charge,
A = cross-sectional area of the conductor and
vd = drift velocity of electrons.
Since, n and e are constant:
i1i2=A1A2×vd1vd2,
i1i2=r21r22×vd1vd2
41=1222×vd1vd2
vd1vd2=4×41×1=16:1.

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