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The number of atoms per unit cell of bcc structure is
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Atoms per unit cell: SC = 1, BCC = 2, FCC = 4
BITSAT - 2021
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Solution and Explanation
Step 1:
In a bcc unit cell: \beginitemize • 8 corner atoms contribute 8 × (1)/(8) = 1 • 1 atom at the body centre contributes 1 \enditemize
Step 2:
Total atoms per unit cell: 1 + 1 = 2
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