Assume that the Drude model accurately describes a certain metal. If we increase the metal's temperature, its conductivity
A) should increase.
B) should decrease.
C) should remain the same.
D) changes in a way that depends on the specific metal.

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According to the Drude model, increasing the temperature of a metal increases the phonon scattering of free electrons, which in turn reduces the metal's conductivity.

Assume That the Drude Model Accurately Describes a Certain Metal