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Physics Question on Electric Field

When electric field is applied to the electrons in a conductor it starts

A

When electric field is applied to the electrons in a conductor it starts

B

Drifting from higher potential to lower potential

C

Drifting from lower potential to higher potential

D

Moving with constant velocity

Answer

Drifting from lower potential to higher potential

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C): Drifting from lower potential to higher potential

the electron starts drifting from the lower potential to higher potential.

drift velocity = vd=eEmτv_d=-\frac{eE}{m}\tau