Question
A steady current flows in a metallic conductor of non-uniform cross-section. The quantity/ quantities constant along the length of the conductor is/are(a) Current, electric field and drift speed(b) Drift speed only(c) Current and drift speed(d) Current only
   
   

Answer

(d) Current only

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