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Drift Velocity

How quickly electrons move in a complete circuit.

  1. Mean Drift Velocity

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1. Mean Drift Velocity

How fast do electrons move in electrical circuits? Here I show you how to derive the I = nAev equation you can use to work out the mean drift velocity of electrons in a wire.

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How to Derive:

(Worksheets and solutions)

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