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Drift velocity for NEET Physics

A quick, NEET-focused explanation of this topic from the Current Electricity chapter of Physics.

What Is Drift velocity?

Drift velocity is the average velocity of charge carriers, such as electrons, in a conductor due to an electric field.

Key Points to Remember in Drift velocity

It is directly proportional to the electric field and can be calculated using the formula v_d = I/(nAe), where I is current, n is charge carrier density, and A is cross-sectional area.

Drift velocity in NEET Physics: What to Focus On

This concept is important in NEET for understanding how current flows in materials.