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The temperature dependence of the electrical conductivity σ of two intrinsic semiconductors A and B is shown in the figure. If EA and EB are the band gaps of A and B respectively, which one of the following is true?
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The temperature dependence of the electrical conductivity σ of two intrinsic semiconductors A and B is shown in the figure. If EA and EB are the band gaps of A and B respectively, which one of the following is true?
Solid State Physics mcq question image Correct Answer E<sub>A</sub> &gt; E<sub>B</sub>

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