A current of 0.87 A flows through a copper wire of radius 3.53 mm; copper has 8.50x1028 free electrons per cubic meter. What is the drift speed of an electron in the wire? (Express your answer in (m/s) to three significant figures)

A current of 0.87 A flows through a copper wire of radius 3.53 mm; copper has 8.50x1028 free electrons per cubic meter. What is the drift speed of an electron in the wire? (Express your answer in (m/s) to three significant figures)

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Chapter21: Current And Direct Current Circuits

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