) ∆V= Potential difference applied across the wire As temperature increases, relaxation time decreases, hence Vd decreases. As per formula, Vd∝
1
ℓ
vd=
I
neA
, as it is not mentioned that current is at steady state neither it is mentioned that n is constant for given conductor. So it can't be said that vd is inversely proportional to A. I=neAvd=
V
R
=
V
ρℓ
A vd=
V
ρℓ ne
(E=
V
ℓ
) vd=
eEτ
m
τ decrease with temperature increase. First and fourth statements are correct.