The Classical Free-Electron Theory of Metals

question 25

Multiple Choice

The classical free-electron theory of metals

• A)correctly predicts the resistivity of a conductor but fails to predict the correct temperature dependence of the resistivity.
• B)correctly predicts both the resistivity of a conductor and its temperature dependence.
• C)incorrectly predicts the resistivity of a conductor but correctly predicts its temperature dependence.
• D)incorrectly predicts both the resistivity of a conductor and its temperature dependence.
• E)correctly predicts which materials are conductors,insulators,or semiconductors.

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