In a metal that is not a superconductor, as the temperature increases which of the following is true?

(a) Free electrons are scattered more frequently by structural defects.
(b) Free electrons are scattered more frequently thermal vibrations.
(c) Free-electron drift velocity is increased because of scattering by vibrating atoms.
(d) Free-electron drift velocity is a constant.


(b) Free electrons are scattered more frequently thermal vibrations.

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