The mean time between collisions in iron is 4.8x10-15 s. Part A What electron current is driven through a 1.4-mm-diameter iron wire by a 0.070 V/m electric field? Express your answer as a number of electrons per second.

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**Educational Website Content:**

**Topic: Electron Current in Conductive Materials**

**Understanding Electron Flow in Iron Wire**

The mean time between collisions in iron is given as \(4.8 \times 10^{-15}\) seconds.

**Problem**

*Part A*

Calculate the electron current driven through a 1.4-mm-diameter iron wire by a \(0.070 \, \text{V/m}\) electric field. 

**Task:**
Express your answer as a number of electrons per second.

**Input Field:**
\(i_e = \, \) [input box] electrons/s

- Use the provided input box to calculate the electron current.
- Once completed, click the "Submit" button to check your answer, or "Request Answer" for guidance.

**Note:** This exercise helps in understanding the behavior of electrons in conductive materials under an electric field.
Transcribed Image Text:**Educational Website Content:** **Topic: Electron Current in Conductive Materials** **Understanding Electron Flow in Iron Wire** The mean time between collisions in iron is given as \(4.8 \times 10^{-15}\) seconds. **Problem** *Part A* Calculate the electron current driven through a 1.4-mm-diameter iron wire by a \(0.070 \, \text{V/m}\) electric field. **Task:** Express your answer as a number of electrons per second. **Input Field:** \(i_e = \, \) [input box] electrons/s - Use the provided input box to calculate the electron current. - Once completed, click the "Submit" button to check your answer, or "Request Answer" for guidance. **Note:** This exercise helps in understanding the behavior of electrons in conductive materials under an electric field.
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The mean time between the collision in iron  t= 4.8 x 10-15 Sec 

The diameter of the iron wire d = 1.4 mm 

The electric field E = 0.070 V/m 

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what is the electron current is driven through a wire? 

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