In copper there is one "conduction" electron for each copper atom. When a current of 10 amperes flows through 12 gauge copper wire (46.73grams per meter), what is the average speed of the conduction electrons?

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In copper there is one "conduction" electron for each copper atom. When a current of 10 amperes flows through 12 gauge copper wire (46.73grams per meter), what is the average speed of the conduction electrons?      

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