I How does the velocity of electrons depend on the voltage across a conductor?

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The velocity of electrons in a conductor is directly influenced by the voltage applied across it, as higher voltage increases the electric field, leading to greater drift velocity. Electron mobility, measured in units of diffusivity per volt, highlights the relationship between voltage and electron movement. The drift velocity can be understood through the principles outlined in resources like Hyperphysics. Understanding this relationship is crucial for applications in electrical engineering and physics. Overall, the voltage across a conductor plays a significant role in determining electron velocity.
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How exactly the velocity of the electrical conductor's electrons depends on the voltage of the conductor?
How exactly (what is the function?) the velocity of the electrical conductor's electrons depends on the voltage of the conductor?
 
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kuruman said:
See here.

Notice that electron mobilty has the units of diffusivity/Volt. This reminds us of the physics I think.,
 
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