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A metal wire is subjected to a constant potential difference . When the temperature of the metal wire increases , the drift velocity of the electron in it

A

decreases, thermal velocity of the electron increases

B

increases, thermal velocity of the electron increases

C

decreses, thermal velocity of the electron decreases

D

increases, thermal velocity of the electron decreases.

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