two metallic wires of the same material and same length but different cross-sectional area are joined together. (i) in series (ii) parallel, to source of emf. in which of the two wires will the drift velocity of electron e more in each of the two cases and why?

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two metallic wires of the same material and same length but different cross-sectional area are  joined together. (i) in series (ii) parallel, to source of emf. in which of the two wires will the drift velocity of electron e more in each of the two cases and why?

anonymous · Answer

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radar · Answer

The parallel arrangement results in less resistance, consequently greater current.