Class 12th Physics 2017 Set1 Delhi Board Paper Solution

Question 26

Derive an expression for drift velocity of electrons in a conductor. Hence, deduce Ohm's law.

Answer

Consider an electron of mass m and charge e moving inside a conductor with a drift velocity Vd  when an electic field E is applied. (E = V/l)



Force on electron = -Ee

Acceleration of each electron = − Ee / m

Mechanical force on electron = ma

Velocity created due to this acceleration = Ee / m  τ

where, τ is the time span between two consecutive collision. This ultimately becomes the drift velocity in steady state.

We know that current in the conductor i = neA Vd (n is no of free electrons in a conductor per unit volume)

This is as per Ohm's Law.

 

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