Cant understand this line in the book(semiconductor nightmare 3)

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The discussion clarifies the expression "n*v*dt*A" from the book "Semiconductor Nightmare 3". It establishes that "n" represents the number of electrons per unit volume, while "v*dt" denotes a specific distance. The term "n*v*dt*A" is confirmed to be a volume multiplied by the number of electrons, not a direct count of electrons. This distinction is crucial for understanding the underlying physics of semiconductor behavior.

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what is n*v*dt*A?
v*dt is a certain distance
there is no n*v*dt electrons
the number of electrons is n
n*v*dt*A is just some volume multiplied by n
its not the amount of electrons.
 
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n*v*dt*A is just some volume multiplied by n
Yes, but remember that "n" is the number of electrons per unit volume.
 
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