When current flows through a conductor,the order of magnitude of the drift velocity of electrons is

  • A
    $10^{10} \ m/s$
  • B
    $10^{-2} \ cm/s$
  • C
    $10^{-4} \ m/s$
  • D
    $10^{-1} \ cm/s$

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