Which mechanism causes increasing electrical resistance in a semi-metal under strain?

💡 Explanation

Decreased electron mean free path occurs because strain increases disorder in the crystal lattice of a semimetal, reducing average distance electrons travel before scattering. Therefore, resistance increases, rather than decreasing via increased defect formation.

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