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The drift velocity of electrons in a conducting wire is of the order of 1mm/s, yet the bulb glows very quickly after the switch is put on because

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a

he random speed of electrons is very high, of the order of 106 m/

b

The electrons transfer their energy very quickly through collisions

c

Electric field is set up in the wire very quickly, producing a current through each cross section, almost intantaneousty

d

All of above

answer is C.

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When switch is on, the field is quickly set up in the wire  and produce current through wire instantaneously.  

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The drift velocity of electrons in a conducting wire is of the order of 1mm/s, yet the bulb glows very quickly after the switch is put on because