The Fermi energy in metals is much higher than the thermal energy at typical temperatures. Why does

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The Fermi energy in metals is much higher than the thermal energy at typical temperatures. Why does this make the mean speed of conduction electrons nearly independent of temperature?

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Essential University Physics

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