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How does the drift velocity of conduction electrons relate to the electric field direction?
AParallel to field
BAt right angles
CRandomly oriented
DOpposite to field
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Opposite to field
Electrons are negative, so the force on them is opposite to E and they drift toward higher potential.
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