If an Atom in a Crystal Is Acted Upon by a Restoring

question 23

Multiple Choice

If an atom in a crystal is acted upon by a restoring force that is directly proportional to the distance of the atom from its equilibrium position in the crystal, then it is impossible for the atom to have zero kinetic energy.

• A) True
• B) False

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