Drude Model of Free Electron Conduction in a Metal

[smilinrk2003]

It would appear to me that the force of attraction of the electrons to the "positive" ions is missing. Unless this is a 3D simulation there are a number of electrons that have "near miss" paths that are very linear. Given that the force between charges is 1/r^2, any near miss electron should follow an almost hyperbolic path. No?

I believe that this aspect of the model is important because it leads to electron drift as the key method of conduction and not any form of linear electron path.

[samwarr]

very hypnotic, reminds me of plinko

[honeylicious13]

You are feeling very interested in scientific study. When I snap my fingers, you will hoot like an owl.