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A potential of 1 kV is applied between the ends of conductor of length 20 cm. The drift velocity of electron in his field is `3.52xx10^(6)m//s`. The relaxation time for the free electrons is _______

A

2 nano sec

B

4 nano sec.

C

6 nano sec

D

8 nano sec.

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