$A$ potential difference $V$ is applied across the ends of a copper wire of diameter $d$ and length $L$. If only the diameter $d$ is doubled,the drift velocity becomes:

  • A
    Increases by a factor of $2$
  • B
    Decreases by a factor of $1/2$
  • C
    Remains unchanged
  • D
    Decreases by a factor of $1/4$

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