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manogyana25
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Can anyone please explain what is drift velocity. I was absent for that class. I need a detailed explanation and derivation of that. Please help.
Drift velocity is the average velocity at which free charges in a conductor move in response to an electric field.
Drift velocity is calculated by dividing the current density by the charge carrier density and the charge of the carriers. It can also be calculated by multiplying the mobility of the charge carriers by the electric field strength.
The factors that affect drift velocity include the strength of the electric field, the type of material the charges are moving through, and the temperature of the material.
No, the drift velocity can vary for different types of charge carriers within the same material. This is due to differences in mass and charge of the carriers.
Drift velocity is an important concept in understanding the flow of electricity in circuits. It helps to explain how charges move through a conductor and how the strength of the electric field can affect this movement.