Question: Lattice Structures ( 1 5 P ) The unit cell of an important metallic lattice structure is shown below. a ) What does a unit

Lattice Structures (15 P)
The unit cell of an important metallic lattice structure is shown below.
a) What does a "unit cell" generally describe ?(2 P)
b) Which two different names are commonly used for the shown structure ?(2 P)
c) What is meant by the APF of a lattice structure ? Which of the two above
shown visual displays of the lattice is better suited for a calculation of APF ?
Briefly explain. (4 P)
d) What is the mathematical relation between atomic radius (r) and edge length
of the unit cell (a) in above shown structure ?(2 P)
e) Please calculate APF of the shown lattice structure. (5 P)
f) Bonus question: Do you see a possibility to increase APF of above shown lattice ? Briefly explain.
 Lattice Structures (15 P) The unit cell of an important metallic

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