able Q5 shows the properties ofa semiconductor bar tTor a particular circult. Table Q5 Semiconductor material Germanium Semiconductor type Intrinsic Semiconductor cross section 0.9cm x 0.7cm Semiconductor length 2cm Potential applied across the semiconductor ends 15V Recommend a way to modify the semiconductor, without changing the dimensions of the bar, so hat the current flowing through the bar increases by 250% when the same voltage is applied. Justify our answer with your written statements and proof of calculations.

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Recommend a way to modify the semiconductor, without changing the dimensions of the bar, so that the current flowing through the bar increases by 250% when the same voltage is applied. Justify your answer with your written statements and proof of calculations.

Table Q5 shows the properties of a semiconductor bar for a particular circuit.
Table Q5
Semiconductor material
Germanium
Semiconductor type
Intrinsic
Semiconductor cross section
0.9cm x 0.7cm
Semiconductor length
2cm
Potential applied across the semiconductor ends
15V
Recommend a way to modify the semiconductor, without changing the dimensions of the bar, so
that the current flowing through the bar increases by 250% when the same voltage is applied. Justify
your answer with your written statements and proof of calculations.
Transcribed Image Text:Table Q5 shows the properties of a semiconductor bar for a particular circuit. Table Q5 Semiconductor material Germanium Semiconductor type Intrinsic Semiconductor cross section 0.9cm x 0.7cm Semiconductor length 2cm Potential applied across the semiconductor ends 15V Recommend a way to modify the semiconductor, without changing the dimensions of the bar, so that the current flowing through the bar increases by 250% when the same voltage is applied. Justify your answer with your written statements and proof of calculations.
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