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--- 184_notes:examples:week6_drift_speed [2018/02/03 22:24] – [Solution] tallpaul
+++ 184_notes:examples:week6_drift_speed [2018/06/11 19:53] – curdemma
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 =====Example: Drift Speed in Different Types of Wires=====
 Suppose you have a two wires. Each has a current of $5 \text{ A}$. One is made of copper (Cu) and has radius $0.5 \text{ mm}$. The other is made of zinc (Zn) and has radius $0.1 \text{ mm}$. What are the drift speeds of electrons in each wire? You may want to consult the table below.
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+[{{ 184_notes:6_n_table.jpg?700 |Properties of Metals}}]
 ===Facts===
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 We can use the [[184_notes:current|Drude model]] for electrons in the wire - the electrons are accelerated by the electric field, until they run into a positive nucleus, which reduces the speed back to zero. This is where our definition of drift speed comes from, so it is worth including it in our solution for reference.
-There is a lot going on in this problem, so let's make a plan.
+There are a lot of variables in this problem, so let's make a plan.
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