If electron mobility is 1200 cm^2/(V s) and the electric field is 10 V/cm, the low-field electron drift velocity is approximately?

  • A120 cm/s
  • B1200 cm/s
  • C12000 cm/s
  • D120000 cm/s
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Correct Answer: C. 12000 cm/s
Explanation: v_d=mu E=1200×10=12000 cm/s.
Reference: Standard semiconductor electronics: drift velocity calculation