When no current is passed through a conductor? - Vidyadip

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When no current is passed through a conductor?

A
The free electrons do not move.
B
The average speed of a free electron over a large period of time is not zero.
C
The average velocity of a free electron over a large period of time is zero.
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The average of the velocities of all the free electrons at an instant is non zero.

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Answer

Correct option: D.

The average of the velocities of all the free electrons at an instant is non zero.

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