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STATEMENT-1 `:` In the absence of current in a counducting wire, the random motionof electrons is zig-zag with electrons moving in a straight line between two successive collisions.
and
STATEMENT-2 `:` When a c urrent is set up, the path of electrons between two successive collisions becomes curved.

A

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1

B

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1

C

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False

D

Statement-1 is False , Statement-2 is True

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