Assuming That Atoms Are Spherical, Calculate the Fraction of Space

question 55

Short Answer

Assuming that atoms are spherical, calculate the fraction of space which is occupied by atoms (i.e., the packing efficiency) in a metal with a simple cubic unit cell.

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Thomas Malthus

An English economist and demographer known for his theory that population growth would outpace agricultural production, leading to widespread famine and hardship.

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