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Determine the number density of donor atoms which have to be added to an intrinsic germanium to produce an `n`-type semiconductor of conductity `0.06Sm^(-1)`. Given the mobility of electrons `=0.39m^(2)V^(-1)s^(-1)`. Neglect the contribution of holes to the conductivity.

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`96x10^(16)m^(-3)`
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