Drift Speed in Current Electricity Formulas

Drift Speed is the average velocity of electrons in a conductor, which is responsible for the flow of electric current. And is denoted by V_d. Drift Speed is usually measured using the Millimeter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Drift Speed is always negative.

Formulas to find Drift Speed in Current Electricity

fxDrift SpeedGo

fxDrift Speed given Cross-Sectional AreaGo

Current Electricity formulas that make use of Drift Speed

fxElectric Current given Drift VelocityGo

List of variables in Current Electricity formulas

fx Electric Field Go

fx Relaxation Time Go

fx Electric Current Go

fx Number of Electrons Go

fx Cross-Sectional Area Go

FAQ

What is the Drift Speed?

Drift Speed is the average velocity of electrons in a conductor, which is responsible for the flow of electric current. Drift Speed is usually measured using the Millimeter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Drift Speed is always negative.

Can the Drift Speed be negative?

Yes, the Drift Speed, measured in Speed can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Drift Speed?

Drift Speed is usually measured using the Millimeter per Second[mm/s] for Speed. Meter per Second[mm/s], Meter per Minute[mm/s], Meter per Hour[mm/s] are the few other units in which Drift Speed can be measured.

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