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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2021 · Paper 11 · Question 2

9702SI units

The mobility μ of electrons travelling through a metal conductor can be calculated using the equation μ = (e/m) τ where e is the charge on an electron and m is its mass. The average time between the collisions of an electron with the atoms in the metal is τ. What are the SI base units of μ?

  1. AA kg⁻¹
  2. BA s² kg⁻¹
  3. CA s kg⁻¹
  4. DA s⁻² kg⁻¹

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Correct answer: B. A s² kg⁻¹

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