Solid State Question 235

Question: In a face centred cubic cell, an atom at the face contributes to the unit cell

[Karnataka (Engg./Med.) 2000; AFMC 2001]

Options:

A) 1/4 part

B) 1/8 part

C) 1 part

D) 1/2 part

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Face centred cubic structure contribute of 1/8 by each atom present on the corner and 1/2 by each atom present on the face.