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A copper wire of length 10 m and radius 10-2πm has electrical resistance of 10Ω. The current density in the wire for an electric field strength of 10 V m-1 is:
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Options:
  • A 106 A m-2
  • B 10-5 A m-2
  • C 105 A m-2
  • D 104 A m-2
Solution:
1572 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 105 A m-2

Length =10 m 

Radius =10-2π m

Electrical resistance =10 Ω

Electric field strength =10 V m-1

Current density, J=IA=VRA=ELRA

J=10×1010×π10-2π2=105 A m-2

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