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In a metallic conductor, under the effect of applied electric field, the free electrons of the conductor (1) Drift from higher potential to lower potential (2) Move with the uniform velocity throughout from lower potential to higher potential (3) Move in the straight line paths in the same direction (4) Move in the curved paths from lower potential to higher potential

1. Drift from higher potential to lower potential
2. Move with the uniform velocity throughout from lower potential to higher potential
3. Move in the straight line paths in the same direction
4. Move in the curved paths from lower potential to higher potential

Correct answer: Move in the curved paths from lower potential to higher potential

Solution

In a metallic conductor, free electrons are influenced by the electric field, causing them to drift towards the higher potential, but their motion is not linear due to collisions with the lattice structure of the metal, resulting in curved paths.

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