Q.

A current i is flowing through the wire of diameter d having drift velocity of electrons vd in it. What will be new drift velocity when diameter of wire is made d/4? 

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a

4vd

b

vd4

c

vd16

d

16vd

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

  Current,  I=nAevd

or  vd1A

If diameter of wire is d/ 4, then area will be A /16, so new drift velocity = 16 vd,

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