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← ScienceWhich outcome results when a molecular electronic device scaling approaches its quantum limit?
A)Increased quantum tunneling of electrons✓
B)Ohmic resistance decreases linearly
C)Thermal noise approaches zero Kelvin
D)Electromigration failure rates are reduced
💡 Explanation
Increased quantum tunneling arises because electrons bypass intended barriers rather than controlled transport. This is **quantum tunneling**: device scaling creates thinner insulators. Therefore, tunneling rate dramatically increases, rather than decreased resistance predicted by classical models under similar conditions.
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