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Current flows through a metallic conductor whose area of cross-section increases in the direction of the current. If we move in this direction.

a
the current will change
b
the carrier density will change
c
the drift velocity will increase
d
the drift velocity will decrease

detailed solution

Correct option is D

I=neAvd⇒ vd=IneAvd ∝  IA ;  so  as  A increases  vd  decreases

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