Q2/ If the resistivity of pure silicon is 2300 (2. m) and assuming that the valance electrons of silicon is 4. Let T 300 K. (a) Calculate the electron density per cubic meter (b) Calculate the electron mobility when the electron density is doubled. Note: Avogadro's number is 8.61 x 10 mol Atomic mass of silicon is 28.08 g/mol, mass density is 2.33 g/cm3

Q2/ If the resistivity of pure silicon is 2300 (2. m) and assuming that the valance electrons of silicon is 4. Let T 300 K. (a) Calculate the electron density per cubic meter (b) Calculate the electron mobility when the electron density is doubled. Note: Avogadro's number is 8.61 x 10 mol Atomic mass of silicon is 28.08 g/mol, mass density is 2.33 g/cm3

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Chapter12: The Solid State

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