Drift speed $(v_d)$ varies with the intensity of the electric field $(E)$ as per the relation:

  • A
    $v_d \propto E$
  • B
    $v_d \propto \frac{1}{E}$
  • C
    $v_d \propto E^2$
  • D
    $v_d \propto E^{-2}$

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