Consider the bcc unit cells of the solids 1 and 2

Question:

Consider the bcc unit cells of the solids 1 and 2 with the position of atoms as shown below. The radius of atom B is twice that of atom A. The unit cell edge length is $50 \%$ more in solid 2 than in 1. What is the approximate packing efficiency in solid 2?

  1. $45 \%$

  2. $65 \%$

  3. $90 \%$

  4. $75 \%$


Correct Option: , 3

Solution:

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