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A potential difference V is aplied across a conductor of length `l`. How is the drift velocity affected when V is doubled and `l` is halved ?

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When a potential differnce is applied across the two ends of a conductor, the random motion of free electrons is partially directed towards higher potential side, i.e., positive end of the conductor.
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