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The following data are for intrinsic germanium at `300 K. n_(i) = 2.4 xx 10^(19)//m^(3), mu_(e) = 0.39 m^(2)//Vs, mu_(h) = 0.19 m^(2)//Vs`. Calculate the coductivity of intrinsic germanium.

A

`4.3 Sm^(-1)`

B

`1.21 Sm^(-1)`

C

`2.22 Sm^(-1)`

D

`4.22 Sm^(-1)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`sigma_(i)= n_(i)e (mu_(e)+mu_(h))`
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