Which consequence results when crystal lattice imperfections narrow existing electronic band gaps?

💡 Explanation

Electrical breakdown resistance drops severely because defects encourage electron tunneling across the band gap, initiating dielectric breakdown; therefore resistance is reduced, rather than enhancing unrelated phenomena under varying temperatures.

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