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The fraction of total volume occupied by the atom present in a simple cubic is

A

`pi/6`

B

`(pi)/(3sqrt2)`

C

`(pi)/(4sqrt2)`

D

`pi/4`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Packing fraction in simple cube ` = (4/3 pi r^3)/(a^3)`
` = (4/3 pi r^3)/((2r)^3) = pi/6`
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