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Physics

Electrical Circuits

Quick fact

In a typical copper wire, electrons drift at a snail's pace—about 0.1 millimeters per second—yet the light turns on almost instantly because the energy travels via the electric field near the speed of light.

Why this is interesting

You flip a switch and a light bulb instantly glows—but what is actually happening inside that closed loop?