The specific heat of metals is dominated by the electronic contribution at low temperatures and by phonons

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The specific heat of metals is dominated by the electronic contribution at low temperatures and by phonons at high temperatures. At what temperature are the two contributions equal in rubidium? Note that γ = 2.41 mJ/(mole K2) for rubidium. Briefly describe your thinking.

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