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Drift speed of electrons is of the order of `10^(-3)` m/s , but current is established in the circuit with the speed of light . Explain .

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To explain why the drift speed of electrons is much slower than the speed at which current is established in a circuit, we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Drift Speed**: - Drift speed refers to the average velocity that free electrons attain due to an applied electric field in a conductor. In metals, this drift speed is typically around \(10^{-3}\) m/s (or 1 mm/s). 2. **Current Definition**: ...
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