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What happens to the speed of the electrons when the resistance is decreased?

The speed of the electrons does not change.

The electrons speed up.

The electrons slow down.​

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Answer:

The electrons slow down.​

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Answer:

they slow down

Step-by-step explanation:

Because number of electrons remain same in the closed circuit or wire, due to conservation of charge in any case. But due to addition of a external resistor current will decreases, by applying ohm's law( V=IR).

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