The drift velocity of an electron is $v_d$ in a conductor of area of cross-section $A$ and carries a current $I$. Now,the area of cross-section and current flowing through the conductor are doubled,then the new drift velocity of the electron is . . . . . . .

  • A
    $\frac{v_d}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{v_d}{4}$
  • C
    $4v_d$
  • D
    $v_d$

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