If two different wires having identical cross-sectional areas carry the same current, will the drift velocity be higher or lower in the better conductor? Explain in terms of the equation vd = InqA , by considering how the density of charge carriers n relatesto whether or not a material is a good conductor.
Physics 2080 Chapter 20: Electric Potential and Electric Potential Energy February 9, 2016 Amanda Biddlecome 1) Electric Potential Energy and the Electric Potential -‐electric force=conservative *has potential energy -‐takes work to move charge perpendicular to the field W=-‐q Ed 0 *W=work *q =ch0rge *E=electric field *d=distance ΔU