$A$ conductor wire having $10^{29}$ free electrons $/ m^{3}$ carries a current of $20 \,A$. If the cross-section of the wire is $1 \,mm^{2}$, then the drift velocity of electrons will be. $\left(e=1.6 \times 10^{-19} \,C\right)$

  • A
    $1.25 \times 10^{-4} \,ms^{-1}$
  • B
    $1.25 \times 10^{-3} \,ms^{-1}$
  • C
    $1.25 \times 10^{-5} \,ms^{-1}$
  • D
    $6.25 \times 10^{-3} \,ms^{-1}$

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