$A$ metallic block has no potential difference applied across it. What is the mean velocity of free electrons in terms of $T$ (absolute temperature of the block)?

  • A
    Proportional to $T$
  • B
    Proportional to $\sqrt{T}$
  • C
    Zero
  • D
    Finite but independent of temperature

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