The volume of the solids in a unit cell is given by ______

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Ï€/6

Ï€/4

2Ï€/3

None of the above

Correct Answer : Ï€/6

Explanation : Consider a unit cell,
Volume of each spherical particle = (π/6)*d³
Total volume of container=1*1*1=1
No. of solids in the container=(1/d)*(1/d)*(1/d)=(1/d³)
Volume of the solids Vs=(π/6)*d³*(1/d³)=(π/6).

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