Question:

Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

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Dislocations are always line defects, never point defects.
Updated On: Jun 29, 2026
  • In substitutional solid solutions, impurity atoms replace host atoms in the lattice
  • Dislocations are zero-dimensional crystalline defects
  • Microscopy is used for observing microstructure using suitable microscopes
  • The intercept method is used to measure grain size in a material
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Concept: Crystal defects are classified as:
• 0D → point defects
• 1D → line defects (dislocations)
• 2D → planar defects

Step 1:
Analyze dislocations.
Dislocations are:
• line defects
• one-dimensional in nature
• not zero-dimensional Hence statement (B) is incorrect.

Step 2:
Verify other statements.

• (A) correct → substitutional solid solution
• (C) correct → microscopy usage
• (D) correct → grain size measurement Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{Dislocations are zero-dimensional crystalline defects}} \]
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