Physics for Scientists and Engineers
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ISBN: 9781429281843
Author: Tipler
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
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Chapter 25, Problem 33P
(a)
To determine
The drift speed of free electrons.
(b)
To determine
The ratio of magnitude of current densities of wires.
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