MDCAT Physics MCQ #432

The drift velocity of electrons in a conductor is of the order of

MDCAT Physics MCQ #432

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The drift velocity of electrons in a conductor is of the order of

    • A) 10^-4 m/s
    • B) 10^4 m/s
    • C) 10^6 m/s
    • D) 3*10^8 m/s

    Answer: 10^-4 m/s

    Explanation: Drift velocity is typically very slow, on the order of mm/s or 10^-4 m/s, not to be confused with the speed of electric signal propagation.