Which outcome results when a molecular electronic device scaling approaches its quantum limit?

💡 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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