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Question
The correct statement(s) for the packing of identical spheres in two dimensions is/ are
Options
A.For square close packing, the coordination number is 4.
B.For HCP, the coordination number is 6.
C.There is only one void per sphere in both, square and HCP.
D.HCP is more efficiently packed than square close packing.
Solution
There are the voids per sphere in hexagonal close packing
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