Assuming That Atoms Are Solid Spheres, What Percentage of Space

question 3

Multiple Choice

Assuming that atoms are solid spheres, what percentage of space is consumed by the atoms in the body-centered cubic primitive cell?

• A) 48%
• B) 52%
• C) 68%
• D) 26%
• E) 74%

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