Use the following to answer the question below:

-The probability that an energy state in magnesium 0.05 eV below the Fermi energy is occupied at T = 300 K is
A)5.52%
B)20.6%
C)47.1%
D)87.4%
E)99.9%

Question

Use the following to answer the question below:

-The probability that an energy state in magnesium 0.05 eV below the Fermi energy is occupied at T = 300 K is
A)5.52% 
B)20.6% 
C)47.1% 
D)87.4% 
E)99.9%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability of occupancy of an energy state is given by the Fermi-Dirac distribution function. At T = 300 K, for an energy state 0.05 eV below the Fermi energy, the probability is approximately 87.4%.

Use the Following to Answer the Question Below