Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

Which of the following statements about the behavior of electrons in a conductor are correct?

A

Electrons collide randomly with atoms, affecting their average velocity.

B

Electrons maintain a steady velocity between collisions without any acceleration.

C

The average velocity of electrons in a conductor is always zero.

D

Collisions of electrons occur at regular intervals, leading to uniform acceleration.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Statement A is correct as it reflects the random nature of electron collisions and their effect on average velocity. Statement B is incorrect because electrons do accelerate between collisions. Statement C is misleading since it implies that the average velocity cannot be non-zero during current flow. Statement D is false because collisions do not occur at regular intervals.

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