The free-electron density in a copper wire is 8.5×10288.5×1028 electrons/m3electrons/m3. The electric field in the wire is 0.0660 N/CN/C and the temperature of the wire is 20.0∘C∘C. Use the resistivity at room temperature for copper is ρρ = 1.72×10−81.72×10−8 Ω⋅mΩ⋅m.

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The free-electron density in a copper wire is 8.5×10288.5×1028 electrons/m3electrons/m3. The electric field in the wire is 0.0660 N/CN/C and the temperature of the wire is 20.0∘C∘C. Use the resistivity at room temperature for copper is ρρ = 1.72×10−81.72×10−8 Ω⋅mΩ⋅m.

What is the drift speed vdvd of the electrons in the wire?

What is the potential difference between two points in the wire that are separated by 25.0 cm?

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