The electrical conductivity of pure silicon.
Answer to Problem 69AAP
The electrical conductivity of pure silicon is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for electrical conductivity,
Here, temperature is
Write the expression for electrical conductivity,
Here, the electrical conductivity is
Write the expression for temperature in
Here, temperature in Kelvin is
Conclusion:
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Divide Equation (IV) by (V).
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The electrical conductivity of pure silicon is
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