Electron Drift Velocity Simulation
Visualize electron drift in a copper wire and calculate drift time
Wire Parameters
Electron Properties
Number Density (n):
8.5 × 10²⁸ m⁻³
Charge (e):
1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ C
Drift velocity: vₐ = I / (nAe)
Drift time: t = l / vₐ = nAel / I
Calculation Results
Drift Velocity:
1.1 × 10⁻⁴ m/s
Drift Time:
2.7 × 10⁴ s
Equivalent to:
7.6 hours
