Maximum possible current in a Conductor

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The discussion centers on the maximum current that can flow through a metallic conductor at room temperature, emphasizing the relationship between current (I), drift velocity (v), electron density (n), and cross-sectional area (A). It highlights that while drift velocity imposes an upper limit on current, other factors also contribute to the maximum permissible current. These factors include the conductor's material properties, temperature, and potential heating effects due to resistive losses. The conversation encourages further exploration of these limiting factors beyond just drift velocity. Understanding these principles is essential for optimizing conductor performance in electrical applications.
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If we are given a metallic conductor in a given Temperature(Room temperature here), Area of cross section A, is there an upper limit to the strength of the current through such a conductor due to the upper limit for drift velocity(v)??

I=nAve

e=electron charge
n=electron density
 
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What factors lead to limiting of maximum permissible current besides limit of drift velocity?
 

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