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Formula:
The formula for mean electron drift velocity (vd) is:
vd = I / (n × A × q)
Where:
- vd = Mean Electron Drift Velocity (m/s)
- I = Current (Amperes, A)
- n = Number density of charge carriers (electrons/m3)
- A = Cross-sectional area of the conductor (m2)
- q = Elementary charge (approximately 1.602 × 10-19 Coulombs, C)