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The mobility of electrons is defined as the drift velocity acquird by electrons when a unit electric field is applied.
Let a potential diffrence of 120 V be applied across a straight conductor of length 1m. What will be the drift speed of electrons if the mobility of electrons is given to be `6xx10^(-6)m^2V^(-1)s^(-1)` ?

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To find the drift speed of electrons in a conductor when a potential difference is applied, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Values:** - Potential difference (V) = 120 V - Length of the conductor (L) = 1 m - Mobility of electrons (μ) = \(6 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{m}^2 \, \text{V}^{-1} \, \text{s}^{-1}\) ...
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