When current flows through a conductor,then the order of drift velocity of electrons will be

  • A
    $10^{10} \, m/s$
  • B
    $10^{-2} \, cm/s$
  • C
    $10^{4} \, cm/s$
  • D
    $10^{-1} \, cm/s$

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