University Physics with Modern Physics, Volume 1 (Chs. 1-20) (14th Edition)
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Chapter 42, Problem 42.14DQ
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The reason why it is possible for some materials to undergo a semi-conductor-to-metal transition as the temperature or pressure varies.
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Chapter 42 Solutions
University Physics with Modern Physics, Volume 1 (Chs. 1-20) (14th Edition)
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