Each **edge-centre** particle of a cubic unit cell is shared by how many cubes?
A2
B3
C4
D6
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 4
An edge is shared between 4 cubes meeting along that edge. So an edge particle contributes 1/4 to each cube.
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