Estimate the average drift speed of conduction electrons in a copper wire of cross-sectional area 2.5 x 10-7m2 carrying a current of 1.8 A. Assume the density of conduction electrons to be 9 x 1028 m3.
Given,
n = 9 x 1028 m3
e = 1.6 x 10 -19
A = 2.5 x 10 -7