At what speed does electrons move through a circuit? Is the speed is constant?

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Electrons move through wires very slowly. But the overall effect of electrons pushing against each other with the speed of 3 x 10⁸ m/s.

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At what speed does electrons move through a circuit? Is the speed is constant?

Dear Student, Electrons move through wires very slowly. But the overall effect of electrons pushing against each other with the speed of 3 x 108 m/s.

Dear Student,

Electrons move through wires very slowly. But the overall effect of electrons pushing against each other with the speed of 3 x 10⁸ m/s.