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Date May 2023 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 23M.1.SL.TZ2.18
Level SL Paper 1 Time zone TZ2
Command term Question number 18 Adapted from N/A
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23M.1.SL.TZ2.18

Two identical wires X and Y are connected with a switch to a cell of negligible internal resistance as shown. The electrons in wire Y have a drift speed v when the switch is open.

The switch is closed.

What is the drift speed of electrons in wire X?


A.  v2

B.  v

C.  2v

D.  4v

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