A potential difference of $V$ is applied at the ends of a copper wire of length $l$ and diameter $d$. On doubling only $d$, drift velocity
  • A
    Becomes two times
  • B
    Becomes half
  • C
    Does not change
  • D
    Becomes one fourth
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