Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A phone charger sends a steady A for minutes. How much charge flows through the wire? How many electrons cross a section of the wire in that time?
A current is , and electrons cross a section, with C. The drift velocity is and the mobility is . The current is , so . The current density is .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Given. A, s, C.
Step 1. The charge. C.
Step 2. The electrons. .
Answer: C, or electrons.
Check. One ampere is electrons each second. Multiply by and by : about . It fits.
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