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Timeline for Motion of electrons in current

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Mar 5, 2021 at 7:00 comment added anna v It is quantum mechanics, which means their probable position. Conduction electrons are not tied to the atoms but to the total lattice made up of atoms. they move within energy levels, but collectively it can be approximated with the first figure, as if free.
Mar 5, 2021 at 6:26 comment added Moon "act as free when potential difference is applied" means that electrons move in the spaces between atom instead of jumping from atom atom?
Mar 5, 2021 at 6:03 history answered anna v CC BY-SA 4.0