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If the value of drift speed of electrons inside a conduct is very low , can we measure it with the help of a microscope ?

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To determine whether we can measure the drift speed of electrons inside a conductor using a microscope, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand Drift Speed Drift speed (\(V_d\)) is the average velocity that a charge carrier, such as an electron, attains due to an electric field. It is typically very low, ranging from \(10^{-3}\) to \(10^{-5}\) meters per second. **Hint:** Recall that drift speed is different from the random thermal motion of electrons. ### Step 2: Compare Drift Speed to Electron Speed ...
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