What is the average drift speed of conduction electrons in a copper wire of cross-sectional area 1.0×10-7 m2 carrying a current of 1.5 A? Assume that each copper atom contributes roughly one conduction electron. The density of copper is 9.0×103 kg/m3, and its atomic mass is 63.5 u. 

1. 1.1 mm s-1
2.  2.1 mm s-1
3.  3.1 mm s-1
4.  4.1 mm s-1

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Which one of the following is correct?

1. After acquiring drift speed by the electrons, there is no acceleration of the electrons.
2. To have a large amount of electric current, the drift speed of the electrons should be very large.
3. When electrons drift in metal from lower to higher potential, all the free electrons move in the same direction.
4. The paths of the electrons between two successive collisions are curved in the presence of electric field.

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