$A$ cylindrical conductor of diameter $0.1 \text{ mm}$ carries a current of $90 \text{ mA}$. The current density (in $\text{Am}^{-2}$) is (take $\pi \simeq 3$):

  • A
    $1.2 \times 10^{7}$
  • B
    $2.4 \times 10^{7}$
  • C
    $3 \times 10^{6}$
  • D
    $6 \times 10^{6}$

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