how Internet back in the copper wire days could still transmit data in seconds when Electrons flow through copper at a few metres per second.

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how Internet back in the copper wire days could still transmit data in seconds when Electrons flow through copper at a few metres per second.

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It’s not the actual electron that needs to move but the energy it’s carrying. It’s basically like a newton’s cradle toy with the metal balls on strings, even though most of the balls aren’t moving they can still transfer movement/energy from one ball to another.