An Introduction to Physical Science
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ISBN: 9781305079137
Author: James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 8, Problem 3MC
In a dc circuit, how do electrons move? (8.2)
- (a) with a slow drift velocity
- (b) in alternate directions
- (c) near the
speed of light - (d) none of the preceding
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