Which consequence results when an STM tip is positioned too far from a sample surface, impacting tunneling current stability?

💡 Explanation

Poorly positioned STM tips struggle with quantum tunneling of electrons; extremely small air gaps are needed for detectable current. Therefore, the current resolution significantly drops because the probability of tunneling substantially decreases, rather than oscillating or other effects.

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