Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Electron mobility refers to how easily electrons can move through a material when subjected to an electric field. It is determined by factors such as temperature, impurities, and crystal structure.
The average velocity of electrons in a conductor due to an applied electric field.
Band Gap: The energy difference between the valence band and the conduction band in a material, which determines its electrical conductivity.
Hall Effect: A phenomenon where a voltage is generated perpendicular to both an electric current and a magnetic field when they are applied to a conducting material.