
University Physics with Modern Physics, Volume 1 (Chs. 1-20) and Mastering Physics with Pearson eText & ValuePack Access Card (14th Edition)
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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, Volume 1 (Chs. 1-20) and Mastering Physics with Pearson eText & ValuePack Access Card (14th Edition)
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