Suppose a current carrying wire has a cross-sectional area that, gradually become smaller along the wire, has the shape of a very long cone as shown in figure. Choose the correct statement
  • A
    Electric current is different in different portions of wire
  • BElectric field at point $A$ is same as that of point $B$
  • CDrift speed of electrons at point $A$ is lesser than that of at point $B$
  • DDrift speed of electrons at point $A$ is same as that of at point $B$
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