As shown in the figure,a current is passing through a conducting wire. The radius of the cross-section of the wire at point $A$ is $3r$ and at point $B$ is $r$. Find the ratio of the drift velocity at point $A$ to that at point $B$.

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{9}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{3}$
  • D
    $9$

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