A Electron drift velocity in a gas discharge

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The drift velocity of free electrons in gas discharge is likely higher than that of electrons in a conductor when both are subjected to the same voltage. This is due to the lighter mass of gas discharge electrons, allowing them to accelerate more effectively. In gas discharges, electrons experience less resistance compared to those in conductors. Consequently, the dynamics of electron movement differ significantly between these two environments. Understanding these differences is crucial for applications involving gas discharges and conductive materials.
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Is the drift velocity of gas' free electrons during the gas discharge higher than the one of the conductor's electron fliquid while the voltages supplied to these two substances are the same?
 
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The lightest particle in the gas discharge will be electrons. It is probable that electrons will be accelerated to higher velocities than ions in the gas discharge, or electrons in the conductors.
 
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