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What is the average velocity of a charge carrier in a conductor equal to?

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The velocity of light

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The speed of electric current

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The drift velocity

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The velocity of sound

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The correct option is C The drift velocity
Electrons inside a conductor undergo multiple collisions with each other. Hence, the net average velocity of electrons is extremely slow. This velocity is also known as the drift velocity. The electricity flows at a very fast speed across a conductor which is nearly equal to speed of light.

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