Drift Speed of the Conduction Electrons

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The discussion revolves around calculating the drift speed of conduction electrons in an aluminum wire with a specified diameter and electric field. The user successfully determined resistivity, current density, and total current but struggles with calculating drift speed. Clarification is sought on the meaning of symbols in the equation I=nqAVd, where I represents current, n is the number of charge carriers per volume, q is the charge of an electron, A is the cross-sectional area, V is voltage, and d is drift speed. The user is encouraged to find the wire's length to proceed with the drift speed calculation. The thread highlights the importance of understanding the underlying equations and their components for solving such physics problems.
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Homework Statement



An aluminum wire with a diameter of 0.100 mm has a uniform electric field of 0.200 V/m imposed along its entire length. The temperature of the wire is 50.0 C.

a) Determine resistivity
b) Current density
c) Total current
d) Drift speed of the conduction electrons

Homework Equations



p=p0[1+ alpha (T-T0)]
A=\prodd2/4
J=I/A
n=#carriers/volume
I=nqAVd
V=EL
Volume=AL

The Attempt at a Solution



I had no difficulties finding the answers from a) to c) but at d) I can't find it.
A friend of mine told me I had to find the length first, but I tried to find with with all the formulas I have but I can't seem to get anywhere.
 
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