The current in a metallic wire is kept constant

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Problem

The current in a metallic wire is kept constant. If the wire is drawn so that its cross-sectional area becomes double of the original value, the drift velocity of electrons will (a) remain unchanged (b) become half of its initial value (c) become one-fourth of its initial value (d) become double of its initial value

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