When the potential difference applied across a solid conductor is increased, the rate of flow of electrons
A
remains same
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B
decreases
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C
increases
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D
decreases sharply
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Solution
The correct option is C increases When potential difference applied across a conductor increases, the current flowing through the conductor increases. Therefore, drift velocity of the electrons increases as I∝vd.