Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Current Electricity

Question:

Which of the following characteristics of electron determines the current in a conductor?

Options:

Thermal velocity alone

Drift velocity alone

Average random velocity

Molecular velocity alone

Correct Answer:

Drift velocity alone

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Drift velocity alone

In an conductor, the drift velocity of electrons is the key factor that determines the current and is proportional to the current.