Relaxation Time

Rarely Tested

Relaxation Time

### Formula

$$\tau=\frac{m\mu}{e}$$

### Terminologies

- τ → Relaxation time.

- m → Mass of electron.

- μ → Mobility.

- e → Charge of electron.

### Usage

- Used in drift velocity calculations.

No related questions available for this formula yet.

Go back to topics

Join CAT 2026 course by 5-Time CAT 100%iler

Start your IIM journey with the right preparation and crack CAT 2026.