A metal has a large number of free electrons. If e is electronic charge and m is mass of electron and an electric field E is applied along (say) x direction, the electrons acquire a velocity having a component vx is x direction. Then
Assertion (A): In a conductor, current density remains constant in time as long as E is constant.
Reason (R): In a conductor, J = σE.
A:
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B:
Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
C:
A is true but R is false
D:
A is false but R is true
Answer:A
In conductors constant E means constant current because conductivity is constant.
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