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18) Substituting the value of |vd| from Eq (3 17) 2 E τ ∆ = ∆ e A I t n t m (3 19) By definition I is related to the magnitude |j| of the current density by I = |j|A (3
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(3 17) 2 E τ ∆ = ∆ e A I t n t m (3 19) By definition I is related to the magnitude |j| of the current density by I = |j|A (3 20) Hence, from Eqs
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17) 2 E τ ∆ = ∆ e A I t n t m (3 19) By definition I is related to the magnitude |j| of the current density by I = |j|A (3 20) Hence, from Eqs (3
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19) By definition I is related to the magnitude |j| of the current density by I = |j|A (3 20) Hence, from Eqs (3 19) and (3
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20) Hence, from Eqs (3 19) and (3 20), 2 j = neτE m (3
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(3 19) and (3 20), 2 j = neτE m (3 21) The vector j is parallel to E and hence we can write Eq
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19) and (3 20), 2 j = neτE m (3 21) The vector j is parallel to E and hence we can write Eq (3
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20), 2 j = neτE m (3 21) The vector j is parallel to E and hence we can write Eq (3 21) in the vector form 2 τ j= E ne m (3
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21) The vector j is parallel to E and hence we can write Eq (3 21) in the vector form 2 τ j= E ne m (3 22) Comparison with Eq
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(3 21) in the vector form 2 τ j= E ne m (3 22) Comparison with Eq (3
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21) in the vector form 2 τ j= E ne m (3 22) Comparison with Eq (3 13) shows that Eq
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22) Comparison with Eq (3 13) shows that Eq (3
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(3 13) shows that Eq (3 22) is exactly the Ohm’s law, if we identify the conductivity s as FIGURE 3
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13) shows that Eq (3 22) is exactly the Ohm’s law, if we identify the conductivity s as FIGURE 3 4 Current in a metallic conductor
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(3 22) is exactly the Ohm’s law, if we identify the conductivity s as FIGURE 3 4 Current in a metallic conductor The magnitude of current density in a metal is the magnitude of charge contained in a cylinder of unit area and length vd
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22) is exactly the Ohm’s law, if we identify the conductivity s as FIGURE 3 4 Current in a metallic conductor The magnitude of current density in a metal is the magnitude of charge contained in a cylinder of unit area and length vd Rationalised 2023-24 Current Electricity 87 EXAMPLE 3
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4 Current in a metallic conductor The magnitude of current density in a metal is the magnitude of charge contained in a cylinder of unit area and length vd Rationalised 2023-24 Current Electricity 87 EXAMPLE 3 1 ne2 m σ τ = (3
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The magnitude of current density in a metal is the magnitude of charge contained in a cylinder of unit area and length vd Rationalised 2023-24 Current Electricity 87 EXAMPLE 3 1 ne2 m σ τ = (3 23) We thus see that a very simple picture of electrical conduction reproduces Ohm’s law
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Rationalised 2023-24 Current Electricity 87 EXAMPLE 3 1 ne2 m σ τ = (3 23) We thus see that a very simple picture of electrical conduction reproduces Ohm’s law We have, of course, made assumptions that t and n are constants, independent of E
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1 ne2 m σ τ = (3 23) We thus see that a very simple picture of electrical conduction reproduces Ohm’s law We have, of course, made assumptions that t and n are constants, independent of E We shall, in the next section, discuss the limitations of Ohm’s law
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23) We thus see that a very simple picture of electrical conduction reproduces Ohm’s law We have, of course, made assumptions that t and n are constants, independent of E We shall, in the next section, discuss the limitations of Ohm’s law Example 3
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We have, of course, made assumptions that t and n are constants, independent of E We shall, in the next section, discuss the limitations of Ohm’s law Example 3 1 (a) Estimate the average drift speed of conduction electrons in a copper wire of cross-sectional area 1
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We shall, in the next section, discuss the limitations of Ohm’s law Example 3 1 (a) Estimate the average drift speed of conduction electrons in a copper wire of cross-sectional area 1 0 × 10–7 m2 carrying a current of 1
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Example 3 1 (a) Estimate the average drift speed of conduction electrons in a copper wire of cross-sectional area 1 0 × 10–7 m2 carrying a current of 1 5 A
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1 (a) Estimate the average drift speed of conduction electrons in a copper wire of cross-sectional area 1 0 × 10–7 m2 carrying a current of 1 5 A Assume that each copper atom contributes roughly one conduction electron
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0 × 10–7 m2 carrying a current of 1 5 A Assume that each copper atom contributes roughly one conduction electron The density of copper is 9
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5 A Assume that each copper atom contributes roughly one conduction electron The density of copper is 9 0 × 103 kg/m3, and its atomic mass is 63
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Assume that each copper atom contributes roughly one conduction electron The density of copper is 9 0 × 103 kg/m3, and its atomic mass is 63 5 u
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The density of copper is 9 0 × 103 kg/m3, and its atomic mass is 63 5 u (b) Compare the drift speed obtained above with, (i) thermal speeds of copper atoms at ordinary temperatures, (ii) speed of propagation of electric field along the conductor which causes the drift motion
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0 × 103 kg/m3, and its atomic mass is 63 5 u (b) Compare the drift speed obtained above with, (i) thermal speeds of copper atoms at ordinary temperatures, (ii) speed of propagation of electric field along the conductor which causes the drift motion Solution (a) The direction of drift velocity of conduction electrons is opposite to the electric field direction, i
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5 u (b) Compare the drift speed obtained above with, (i) thermal speeds of copper atoms at ordinary temperatures, (ii) speed of propagation of electric field along the conductor which causes the drift motion Solution (a) The direction of drift velocity of conduction electrons is opposite to the electric field direction, i e
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(b) Compare the drift speed obtained above with, (i) thermal speeds of copper atoms at ordinary temperatures, (ii) speed of propagation of electric field along the conductor which causes the drift motion Solution (a) The direction of drift velocity of conduction electrons is opposite to the electric field direction, i e , electrons drift in the direction of increasing potential
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Solution (a) The direction of drift velocity of conduction electrons is opposite to the electric field direction, i e , electrons drift in the direction of increasing potential The drift speed vd is given by Eq
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e , electrons drift in the direction of increasing potential The drift speed vd is given by Eq (3
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, electrons drift in the direction of increasing potential The drift speed vd is given by Eq (3 18) vd = (I/neA) Now, e = 1
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The drift speed vd is given by Eq (3 18) vd = (I/neA) Now, e = 1 6 × 10–19 C, A = 1
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(3 18) vd = (I/neA) Now, e = 1 6 × 10–19 C, A = 1 0 × 10–7m2, I = 1
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18) vd = (I/neA) Now, e = 1 6 × 10–19 C, A = 1 0 × 10–7m2, I = 1 5 A
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6 × 10–19 C, A = 1 0 × 10–7m2, I = 1 5 A The density of conduction electrons, n is equal to the number of atoms per cubic metre (assuming one conduction electron per Cu atom as is reasonable from its valence electron count of one)
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0 × 10–7m2, I = 1 5 A The density of conduction electrons, n is equal to the number of atoms per cubic metre (assuming one conduction electron per Cu atom as is reasonable from its valence electron count of one) A cubic metre of copper has a mass of 9
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5 A The density of conduction electrons, n is equal to the number of atoms per cubic metre (assuming one conduction electron per Cu atom as is reasonable from its valence electron count of one) A cubic metre of copper has a mass of 9 0 × 103 kg
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The density of conduction electrons, n is equal to the number of atoms per cubic metre (assuming one conduction electron per Cu atom as is reasonable from its valence electron count of one) A cubic metre of copper has a mass of 9 0 × 103 kg Since 6
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A cubic metre of copper has a mass of 9 0 × 103 kg Since 6 0 × 1023 copper atoms have a mass of 63
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0 × 103 kg Since 6 0 × 1023 copper atoms have a mass of 63 5 g, 23 6 6
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Since 6 0 × 1023 copper atoms have a mass of 63 5 g, 23 6 6 0 10 9
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0 × 1023 copper atoms have a mass of 63 5 g, 23 6 6 0 10 9 0 10 63
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5 g, 23 6 6 0 10 9 0 10 63 5 n × = × × = 8
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0 10 9 0 10 63 5 n × = × × = 8 5 × 1028 m–3 which gives, 28 –19 –7 1
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0 10 63 5 n × = × × = 8 5 × 1028 m–3 which gives, 28 –19 –7 1 5 8
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5 n × = × × = 8 5 × 1028 m–3 which gives, 28 –19 –7 1 5 8 5 10 1
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5 × 1028 m–3 which gives, 28 –19 –7 1 5 8 5 10 1 6 10 1
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5 8 5 10 1 6 10 1 0 10 = × × × × × d v = 1
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5 10 1 6 10 1 0 10 = × × × × × d v = 1 1 × 10–3 m s–1 = 1
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6 10 1 0 10 = × × × × × d v = 1 1 × 10–3 m s–1 = 1 1 mm s–1 (b) (i) At a temperature T, the thermal speed* of a copper atom of mass M is obtained from [<(1/2) Mv2 > = (3/2) kBT ] and is thus typically of the order of / B k T M , where kB is the Boltzmann constant
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0 10 = × × × × × d v = 1 1 × 10–3 m s–1 = 1 1 mm s–1 (b) (i) At a temperature T, the thermal speed* of a copper atom of mass M is obtained from [<(1/2) Mv2 > = (3/2) kBT ] and is thus typically of the order of / B k T M , where kB is the Boltzmann constant For copper at 300 K, this is about 2 × 102 m/s
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1 × 10–3 m s–1 = 1 1 mm s–1 (b) (i) At a temperature T, the thermal speed* of a copper atom of mass M is obtained from [<(1/2) Mv2 > = (3/2) kBT ] and is thus typically of the order of / B k T M , where kB is the Boltzmann constant For copper at 300 K, this is about 2 × 102 m/s This figure indicates the random vibrational speeds of copper atoms in a conductor
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1 mm s–1 (b) (i) At a temperature T, the thermal speed* of a copper atom of mass M is obtained from [<(1/2) Mv2 > = (3/2) kBT ] and is thus typically of the order of / B k T M , where kB is the Boltzmann constant For copper at 300 K, this is about 2 × 102 m/s This figure indicates the random vibrational speeds of copper atoms in a conductor Note that the drift speed of electrons is much smaller, about 10–5 times the typical thermal speed at ordinary temperatures
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For copper at 300 K, this is about 2 × 102 m/s This figure indicates the random vibrational speeds of copper atoms in a conductor Note that the drift speed of electrons is much smaller, about 10–5 times the typical thermal speed at ordinary temperatures (ii) An electric field travelling along the conductor has a speed of an electromagnetic wave, namely equal to 3
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This figure indicates the random vibrational speeds of copper atoms in a conductor Note that the drift speed of electrons is much smaller, about 10–5 times the typical thermal speed at ordinary temperatures (ii) An electric field travelling along the conductor has a speed of an electromagnetic wave, namely equal to 3 0 × 108 m s–1 (You will learn about this in Chapter 8)
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Note that the drift speed of electrons is much smaller, about 10–5 times the typical thermal speed at ordinary temperatures (ii) An electric field travelling along the conductor has a speed of an electromagnetic wave, namely equal to 3 0 × 108 m s–1 (You will learn about this in Chapter 8) The drift speed is, in comparison, extremely small; smaller by a factor of 10–11
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(ii) An electric field travelling along the conductor has a speed of an electromagnetic wave, namely equal to 3 0 × 108 m s–1 (You will learn about this in Chapter 8) The drift speed is, in comparison, extremely small; smaller by a factor of 10–11 * See Eq
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0 × 108 m s–1 (You will learn about this in Chapter 8) The drift speed is, in comparison, extremely small; smaller by a factor of 10–11 * See Eq (12
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The drift speed is, in comparison, extremely small; smaller by a factor of 10–11 * See Eq (12 23) of Chapter 12 from Class XI book
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* See Eq (12 23) of Chapter 12 from Class XI book Rationalised 2023-24 Physics 88 EXAMPLE 3
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(12 23) of Chapter 12 from Class XI book Rationalised 2023-24 Physics 88 EXAMPLE 3 2 Example 3
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23) of Chapter 12 from Class XI book Rationalised 2023-24 Physics 88 EXAMPLE 3 2 Example 3 2 (a) In Example 3
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Rationalised 2023-24 Physics 88 EXAMPLE 3 2 Example 3 2 (a) In Example 3 1, the electron drift speed is estimated to be only a few mm s–1 for currents in the range of a few amperes
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2 Example 3 2 (a) In Example 3 1, the electron drift speed is estimated to be only a few mm s–1 for currents in the range of a few amperes How then is current established almost the instant a circuit is closed
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2 (a) In Example 3 1, the electron drift speed is estimated to be only a few mm s–1 for currents in the range of a few amperes How then is current established almost the instant a circuit is closed (b) The electron drift arises due to the force experienced by electrons in the electric field inside the conductor
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1, the electron drift speed is estimated to be only a few mm s–1 for currents in the range of a few amperes How then is current established almost the instant a circuit is closed (b) The electron drift arises due to the force experienced by electrons in the electric field inside the conductor But force should cause acceleration
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How then is current established almost the instant a circuit is closed (b) The electron drift arises due to the force experienced by electrons in the electric field inside the conductor But force should cause acceleration Why then do the electrons acquire a steady average drift speed
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(b) The electron drift arises due to the force experienced by electrons in the electric field inside the conductor But force should cause acceleration Why then do the electrons acquire a steady average drift speed (c) If the electron drift speed is so small, and the electron’s charge is small, how can we still obtain large amounts of current in a conductor
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But force should cause acceleration Why then do the electrons acquire a steady average drift speed (c) If the electron drift speed is so small, and the electron’s charge is small, how can we still obtain large amounts of current in a conductor (d) When electrons drift in a metal from lower to higher potential, does it mean that all the ‘free’ electrons of the metal are moving in the same direction
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Why then do the electrons acquire a steady average drift speed (c) If the electron drift speed is so small, and the electron’s charge is small, how can we still obtain large amounts of current in a conductor (d) When electrons drift in a metal from lower to higher potential, does it mean that all the ‘free’ electrons of the metal are moving in the same direction (e) Are the paths of electrons straight lines between successive collisions (with the positive ions of the metal) in the (i) absence of electric field, (ii) presence of electric field
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(c) If the electron drift speed is so small, and the electron’s charge is small, how can we still obtain large amounts of current in a conductor (d) When electrons drift in a metal from lower to higher potential, does it mean that all the ‘free’ electrons of the metal are moving in the same direction (e) Are the paths of electrons straight lines between successive collisions (with the positive ions of the metal) in the (i) absence of electric field, (ii) presence of electric field Solution (a) Electric field is established throughout the circuit, almost instantly (with the speed of light) causing at every point a local electron drift
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(d) When electrons drift in a metal from lower to higher potential, does it mean that all the ‘free’ electrons of the metal are moving in the same direction (e) Are the paths of electrons straight lines between successive collisions (with the positive ions of the metal) in the (i) absence of electric field, (ii) presence of electric field Solution (a) Electric field is established throughout the circuit, almost instantly (with the speed of light) causing at every point a local electron drift Establishment of a current does not have to wait for electrons from one end of the conductor travelling to the other end
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(e) Are the paths of electrons straight lines between successive collisions (with the positive ions of the metal) in the (i) absence of electric field, (ii) presence of electric field Solution (a) Electric field is established throughout the circuit, almost instantly (with the speed of light) causing at every point a local electron drift Establishment of a current does not have to wait for electrons from one end of the conductor travelling to the other end However, it does take a little while for the current to reach its steady value
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Solution (a) Electric field is established throughout the circuit, almost instantly (with the speed of light) causing at every point a local electron drift Establishment of a current does not have to wait for electrons from one end of the conductor travelling to the other end However, it does take a little while for the current to reach its steady value (b) Each ‘free’ electron does accelerate, increasing its drift speed until it collides with a positive ion of the metal
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Establishment of a current does not have to wait for electrons from one end of the conductor travelling to the other end However, it does take a little while for the current to reach its steady value (b) Each ‘free’ electron does accelerate, increasing its drift speed until it collides with a positive ion of the metal It loses its drift speed after collision but starts to accelerate and increases its drift speed again only to suffer a collision again and so on
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However, it does take a little while for the current to reach its steady value (b) Each ‘free’ electron does accelerate, increasing its drift speed until it collides with a positive ion of the metal It loses its drift speed after collision but starts to accelerate and increases its drift speed again only to suffer a collision again and so on On the average, therefore, electrons acquire only a drift speed
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(b) Each ‘free’ electron does accelerate, increasing its drift speed until it collides with a positive ion of the metal It loses its drift speed after collision but starts to accelerate and increases its drift speed again only to suffer a collision again and so on On the average, therefore, electrons acquire only a drift speed (c) Simple, because the electron number density is enormous, ~1029 m–3
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It loses its drift speed after collision but starts to accelerate and increases its drift speed again only to suffer a collision again and so on On the average, therefore, electrons acquire only a drift speed (c) Simple, because the electron number density is enormous, ~1029 m–3 (d) By no means
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On the average, therefore, electrons acquire only a drift speed (c) Simple, because the electron number density is enormous, ~1029 m–3 (d) By no means The drift velocity is superposed over the large random velocities of electrons
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(c) Simple, because the electron number density is enormous, ~1029 m–3 (d) By no means The drift velocity is superposed over the large random velocities of electrons (e) In the absence of electric field, the paths are straight lines; in the presence of electric field, the paths are, in general, curved
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(d) By no means The drift velocity is superposed over the large random velocities of electrons (e) In the absence of electric field, the paths are straight lines; in the presence of electric field, the paths are, in general, curved 3
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The drift velocity is superposed over the large random velocities of electrons (e) In the absence of electric field, the paths are straight lines; in the presence of electric field, the paths are, in general, curved 3 5
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(e) In the absence of electric field, the paths are straight lines; in the presence of electric field, the paths are, in general, curved 3 5 1 Mobility As we have seen, conductivity arises from mobile charge carriers
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3 5 1 Mobility As we have seen, conductivity arises from mobile charge carriers In metals, these mobile charge carriers are electrons; in an ionised gas, they are electrons and positive charged ions; in an electrolyte, these can be both positive and negative ions
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5 1 Mobility As we have seen, conductivity arises from mobile charge carriers In metals, these mobile charge carriers are electrons; in an ionised gas, they are electrons and positive charged ions; in an electrolyte, these can be both positive and negative ions An important quantity is the mobility m defined as the magnitude of the drift velocity per unit electric field: | Ed| µ = v (3
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1 Mobility As we have seen, conductivity arises from mobile charge carriers In metals, these mobile charge carriers are electrons; in an ionised gas, they are electrons and positive charged ions; in an electrolyte, these can be both positive and negative ions An important quantity is the mobility m defined as the magnitude of the drift velocity per unit electric field: | Ed| µ = v (3 24) The SI unit of mobility is m2/Vs and is 104 of the mobility in practical units (cm2/Vs)
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In metals, these mobile charge carriers are electrons; in an ionised gas, they are electrons and positive charged ions; in an electrolyte, these can be both positive and negative ions An important quantity is the mobility m defined as the magnitude of the drift velocity per unit electric field: | Ed| µ = v (3 24) The SI unit of mobility is m2/Vs and is 104 of the mobility in practical units (cm2/Vs) Mobility is positive
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An important quantity is the mobility m defined as the magnitude of the drift velocity per unit electric field: | Ed| µ = v (3 24) The SI unit of mobility is m2/Vs and is 104 of the mobility in practical units (cm2/Vs) Mobility is positive From Eq
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24) The SI unit of mobility is m2/Vs and is 104 of the mobility in practical units (cm2/Vs) Mobility is positive From Eq (3
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Mobility is positive From Eq (3 17), we have vd = τ e E m Rationalised 2023-24 Current Electricity 89 Hence, τ µ = vd= e E m (3
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From Eq (3 17), we have vd = τ e E m Rationalised 2023-24 Current Electricity 89 Hence, τ µ = vd= e E m (3 25) where t is the average collision time for electrons
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(3 17), we have vd = τ e E m Rationalised 2023-24 Current Electricity 89 Hence, τ µ = vd= e E m (3 25) where t is the average collision time for electrons 3
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17), we have vd = τ e E m Rationalised 2023-24 Current Electricity 89 Hence, τ µ = vd= e E m (3 25) where t is the average collision time for electrons 3 6 LIMITATIONS OF OHM’S LAW Although Ohm’s law has been found valid over a large class of materials, there do exist materials and devices used in electric circuits where the proportionality of V and I does not hold
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25) where t is the average collision time for electrons 3 6 LIMITATIONS OF OHM’S LAW Although Ohm’s law has been found valid over a large class of materials, there do exist materials and devices used in electric circuits where the proportionality of V and I does not hold The deviations broadly are one or more of the following types: (a) V ceases to be proportional to I (Fig
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3 6 LIMITATIONS OF OHM’S LAW Although Ohm’s law has been found valid over a large class of materials, there do exist materials and devices used in electric circuits where the proportionality of V and I does not hold The deviations broadly are one or more of the following types: (a) V ceases to be proportional to I (Fig 3
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6 LIMITATIONS OF OHM’S LAW Although Ohm’s law has been found valid over a large class of materials, there do exist materials and devices used in electric circuits where the proportionality of V and I does not hold The deviations broadly are one or more of the following types: (a) V ceases to be proportional to I (Fig 3 5)