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The available space filled in hexagonal close packing pattern in one layer is

Updated On: Jul 7, 2022
  • 40%
  • 0.524
  • 0.604
  • 70%
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The space filled in one layer of hep is 60.4% (by geometry).
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