Suppose we increase the absolute temperature of a semiconductor from 200 K to 300 K. By roughly what factor does this make the semiconductor more conductive? (Hint: How much more likely is it for a conduction band energy level to be occupied by an electron?)

A. 1.5 times
B. 3 times
C. 4.5 times
D. 20 times
E. One cannot tell with the information given.


E. One cannot tell with the information given.

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