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The average energy of an electron in a specific metal at 0 K is 2.9 eV. Calculate the value of the Fermi energy in a specific metal. (A) 5.51 eV (В) 2.44 eV (С) 4.83 eV (D) 2.83 eV

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The average energy of an electron in a specific metal at 0 K is 2.9 eV. Calculate the value
of the Fermi energy in a specific metal.
(A) 5.51 eV
(В) 2.44 eV
(С) 4.83 eV
(D) 2.83 eV

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