Drift Velocity Calculator

Drift Velocity Calculator

Calculate electron drift velocity in conductors

📖 Drift Velocity

The Drift Velocity estimates the number of active, communicative extraterrestrial civilizations in the Milky Way galaxy. It multiplies several factors: star formation rate, fraction with planets, habitable planets per star, etc.

📊 Result

💡 Tips & Information

  • Formula: vd = I / (nAq)
  • Very slow: typically mm/s
  • Electrons move randomly at high speed
  • Drift is the net motion
  • Used in semiconductor physics
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