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The conductivity of a metal is determined by____________?

Correct answer: A. the electronic concentration and the mobility of the free electrons

  • A. the electronic concentration and the mobility of the free electrons
  • B. the number of valence electrons per atom
  • C. either (A) or (B)
  • D. none of the above

Explanation

Conductivity is given by σ = neμ, where n is the concentration of free electrons, e is their charge, and μ is their mobility. Thus both electron concentration and mobility determine the conductivity.

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