An 8-Gauge Copper Wire (Diameter = 3

question 19

Multiple Choice

An 8-gauge copper wire (diameter = 3.665 mm) carries a current of 40 A.The drift velocity of the charge carriers is

• A)1.12 mm/s
• B)0.140 mm/s
• C)0.038 mm/s
• D)0.280 mm/s
• E)None of these is correct.

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