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Problem
The drift velocity of electrons in a conductor is
3.0
×
10
−
4
m s
−
1
3.0 \times 10^{-4}\,\text{m s}^{-1}
3.0
×
1
0
−
4
m s
−
1
when an electric field
E
E
E
is applied. Explain why doubling
E
E
E
doubles the drift velocity but leaves the mobility of electrons unchanged.
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