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Current Electricity — Physics STD 12 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 SciencePhysicsCurrent Electricity1 Mark
Question
When a potential difference is applied across the ends of a linear metallic conductor(a) The free electrons are accelerated continuously from the lower potential end to the higher potential end of the conductor(b) The free electrons are accelerated continuously from the higher potential end to the lower potential end of the conductor(c) The free electrons acquire a constant drift velocity from the lower potential end to the higher potential end of the conductor(d) The free electrons are set in motion from their position of rest
 
 
 
 
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Answer

(c) The free electrons acquire a constant drift velocity from the lower potential end to the higher potential end of the conductor

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