There are $0.8 \times 10^{23}$ free electrons $/ cm^3$ in copper. If a $0.2 \, A$ current is flowing in a copper wire, then the drift velocity of electrons will be, given the cross-sectional area of the wire is $0.01 \, cm^2$.

  • A
    $1.56 \times 10^{-5} \, m/s$
  • B
    $1.56 \times 10^{5} \, m/s$
  • C
    $10^8 \, m/s$
  • D
    $10^7 \, m/s$

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