A silicon semiconductor has a shape of a rectangular bar with a cross sectional area of 1x10-6cm2 and a lenght of 0.1 cm. How do i calculate the current through the semiconductor if a basis of 5 volts is applied across its length?

A silicon semiconductor has a shape of a rectangular bar with a cross sectional area of 1x10-6cm2 and a lenght of 0.1 cm. How do i calculate the current through the semiconductor if a basis of 5 volts is applied across its length?

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