Electron Drift Velocity Simulation

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

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