Question

What does the term 'relaxation time' refer to in the context of electron motion?

• A. Time taken for an electron to return to its initial energy state.
• B. Time between collisions of electrons in a conductor.
• C. Duration of an electron's drift in an electric field.
• D. Time for an electric field to establish across a conductor.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct answer is (b) Time between collisions of electrons in a conductor.