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A wire has non-uniform cross-section as shown in fig. steady current flows through it. The drift speed of electrons at point `P` and `Q` is `v_(P)` and `v_(Q)`

A

is constant throughout the wire

B

varies unpredictably

C

decreases from P & Q

D

increases from P to Q

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C

`v_(d)prop(1)/(A)`
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