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The drift velocity of electrons in a conducting wire is of the order of `1mm//s`, yet the bulb glows very quickly after the switch is put on because 

A

The random speed of electrons is very high, of the order of 10^6 m/s

B

The electrons transfer their energy very quickly through collisions

C

Electric field is set up in the wire very quickly, producing a current through each cross section, almost intantaneousty

D

All of above

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