Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2015

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    A steady current flows in a metallic conductor of non-uniform cross-section. Which of the following quantities is constant along the conductor?

    A) Drift speed            

    B) Current

    C) Current density                   

    D) None of these

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     When a steady current flows through a metallic conductor of non-uniform cross-section, then drift velocity \[{{V}_{d}}=\frac{I}{enA}\]or \[{{V}_{d}}\propto \frac{I}{A}\] \[E=\frac{I}{\sigma A}\] or \[E\propto \frac{I}{A}\]Both \[{{v}_{d}}\] and E change with A, only current I remains constant.


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