Drift velocity v_d of free electrons in a conductor relates to current density J as (n = number density, e = electronic charge):
AJ = e v_d / n
BJ = n e / v_d
CJ = n e v_d
DJ = n v_d
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. J = n e v_d
Definition of current density.
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