Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)When there is no electric field in a wire,the free electrons move in random directions with speeds of the order of 10⁶ m/s.
• B)By convention,electrons move in the direction opposite to the direction of current.
• C)In the absence of an electric field,the average velocity of the electrons in a wire is very large.
• D)The drift velocity of electrons in a typical metal is very small.
• E)The motion of the free electrons in a metal is similar to that of the molecules of a gas.

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Definitions:

Genetic Link

The association between certain genes and specific diseases or traits, indicating a hereditary predisposition.

Concordance Rates

The likelihood of two individuals, often twins, sharing the same trait or disease, used in genetic studies to determine the role of genetics versus environment.

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg, sharing all of their genes and typically having very similar appearances.

Genetic Linkage

The tendency of genes located close to each other on the same chromosome to be inherited together.