When a potential is applied across the ends of a linear metallic conductor, then

Question

When a potential is applied across the ends of a linear metallic conductor, then (A) the free electrons are accelerated continuously from the lower potential end to the higher potential end of the conductor (B) the free electron are accelerated continuously from the higher potential end to the lower potential end of the conductor (C) the free electrons acquire a constant drift velocity from the lower potential end to the higher potential end of the conductor (D) the free electrons are set in motion from their position of rest

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Current flows from high potential to low potential.

∴

The free electrons acquire a constant drift velocity from the lower potential end to the higher potential end of the conductor. (direction of electrons is opposite to that of current)

Q. When a potential is applied across the ends of a linear metallic conductor, then

the free electrons are accelerated continuously from the lower potential end to the higher potential end of the conductor

the free electron are accelerated continuously from the higher potential end to the lower potential end of the conductor

the free electrons acquire a constant drift velocity from the lower potential end to the higher potential end of the conductor

the free electrons are set in motion from their position of rest

Current flows from high potential to low potential. ∴ The free electrons acquire a constant drift velocity from the lower potential end to the higher potential end of the conductor. (direction of electrons is opposite to that of current)

Current flows from high potential to low potential.
$∴$ The free electrons acquire a constant drift velocity from the lower potential end to the higher potential end of the conductor. (direction of electrons is opposite to that of current)