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An atom sitting where the crystal normally has no atom creates which defect?
AInterstitial defect
BVacancy defect
CTwin boundary
DScrew dislocation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Interstitial defect
An atom in a normally empty position between lattice sites is an interstitial defect.
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