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C represents the height of the HCP unit cell and a represents the edge length of the hexagonal surface of the HCP unit cell. What is the value of `C/a`?

A

`sqrt(2/3)`

B

`sqrt(8/3)`

C

`sqrt(32/3)`

D

`sqrt(3/2)`

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