University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780321973610
Author: Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 25.49E
(a)
To determine
The mean free time
(b)
To determine
The reason for the calculated value of mean free time for silicon is greater than the calculated value of mean free time for copper in Example 25.11.
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University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)
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