Current Attempt in Progress The figure shows wire section 1 of diameter D₁ = 5.00R and wire section 2 of diameter D2 = 4.00R, connected by a tapered section. The wire is copper and carries a current. Assume that the current is uniformly distributed across any cross-sectional area through the wire's width. The electric potential change V along the length L = 1.50 m shown in section 2 is 11.0 μV. The number of charge carriers per unit volume is 8.90 × 1028 m3. What is the drift speed of the conduction electrons in section 1? Number Units D₁ D2 (2) (1)

Current Attempt in Progress The figure shows wire section 1 of diameter D₁ = 5.00R and wire section 2 of diameter D2 = 4.00R, connected by a tapered section. The wire is copper and carries a current. Assume that the current is uniformly distributed across any cross-sectional area through the wire's width. The electric potential change V along the length L = 1.50 m shown in section 2 is 11.0 μV. The number of charge carriers per unit volume is 8.90 × 1028 m3. What is the drift speed of the conduction electrons in section 1? Number Units D₁ D2 (2) (1)

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Chapter26: Current And Resistance

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