What is the relationship between the number density of free electrons $(n)$ and temperature $(T)$ in a semiconductor?

  • A
    $n \propto T^2$
  • B
    $n \propto T$
  • C
    $n \propto \sqrt{T}$
  • D
    $n \propto T^{3/2}$

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