How to Calculate and Solve for Electron Drift Velocity | Electrical Properties

The electron drift velocity is illustrated by the image below. To calculate electron drift velocity, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Electron Mobility (μe) and Electric Field Intensity (E).

The formula for calculating electron drift velocity:

vd = μeE

Where:

vd = Electron Drift Velocity
μe = Electron Mobility
E = Electric Field Intensity

Let’s solve an example;
Find the electron drift velocity when the electron mobility is 45 and the electron field intensity is 5.

This implies that;

μe = Electron Mobility = 45
E = Electric Field Intensity = 5

vd = μeE
That is, vd = (45)(5)
vd = 225

Therefore, the electron drift velocity is 225 m/s.

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Calculating the Electron Mobility when the Electron Drift Velocity and the Electric Field Intensity are Given

μe = vd / E

Where:

μe = Electron Mobility
vd = Electron Drift Velocity
E = Electric Field Intensity

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Let’s solve an example;
Find the electron mobility when the electron drift velocity is 24 and the electric field intensity is 12.

This implies that;

vd = Electron Drift Velocity = 24
E = Electric Field Intensity = 12

μe = vd / E
That is, μe = 24 / 12
μe = 2

Therefore, the electron mobility is 2.

How to Calculate Electron Drift Velocity Using Nickzom Calculator

Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the electron drift velocity.

To get the answer and workings of the electron drift velocity using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.

You can get this app via any of these means:

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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.

Now, Click on Electrical Properities under Materials and Metallurgical

Now, Click on Electron Drift Velocity under Electrical Properities

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the electron drift velocity according to the respective parameter which is the Electron Mobility (μe) and Electric Field Intensity (E).

How to Calculate and Solve for Electron Drift Velocity | Electrical Properties

Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Electron Mobility (μe) is 45 and Electric Field Intensity (E) is 5.

How to Calculate and Solve for Electron Drift Velocity | Electrical Properties

Finally, Click on Calculate

How to Calculate and Solve for Electron Drift Velocity | Electrical Properties

As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the electron drift velocity and presents the formula, workings and steps too.

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