If the current doubles when the batyery voltage doubles what happens to the mean free time?
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The current (I) in a conductor is related to the voltage (V) and the mean free time (τ) of the charge carriers. According to Ohm's law, current can be expressed as I = V/R, where R is the resistance. The mean free time is related to how long charge carriers (like Show more…
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