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When a potential difference is applied across a conductor, the free electrons in the conductor are set into motion. Two velocities are associated with the moving electron-the drift velocity and average velocity. The fact is that the two are :

A

Entirelydifferent

B

Same

C

Same in some conductors and different in others

D

None of the above

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