A silver wire 2.5 mm in diameter transfers a charge of 370 C in 70 minutes. Silver is made up of 5.8 x 1028 free electrons per cubic meter. a. Find the current in the wire. b. What is the magnitude of the drift velocity of the electrons in the wire?

A silver wire 2.5 mm in diameter transfers a charge of 370 C in 70 minutes. Silver is made up of 5.8 x 1028 free electrons per cubic meter. a. Find the current in the wire. b. What is the magnitude of the drift velocity of the electrons in the wire?

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

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Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter1: Units And Measurement

Section: Chapter Questions

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