The hole concentration in silicon varies linearly from x = 0 to x = 0.01 cm. The hole diffusion coefficient is DP= 10cm2/s, the hole diffusion current density is 20A/cm, and the hole concentration at x = 0 is p = 4 x 107 cm. What is the value of the hole concentration at x=0.01cm?

The hole concentration in silicon varies linearly from x = 0 to x = 0.01 cm. The hole diffusion coefficient is DP= 10cm2/s, the hole diffusion current density is 20A/cm, and the hole concentration at x = 0 is p = 4 x 107 cm. What is the value of the hole concentration at x=0.01cm?

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