Electrons in a Full Band Do Not Contribute to the Current

question 32

Multiple Choice

Electrons in a full band do not contribute to the current when an electric field exists in a solid because:

• A)the field cannot exert a force on them
• B)the individual contributions cancel each other
• C)they are not moving
• D)they make transitions to other bands
• E)they leave the solid

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Definitions:

Compounded Daily

A method of calculating interest where the interest amount is added to the principal sum at the end of each day, leading to interest earned on interest.

Compounded Monthly

The process of adding interest to the principal sum of a deposit or loan, with the effect that interest is then earned on the interest from the previous period.

Compounds Interest Continuously

A method of calculating interest where the interest earned is added to the principal so that the next interest calculation is on the sum of the principal plus previously earned interest.

Compounded Continuously

The process of calculating interest in which the earnings are reinvested and earn additional interest continuously over time.