Islamian genius told his follows that in a crystal the atoms are located at the position of
Correct answer: D. minimum potential energy
- A. zero potential energy
- B. infinite potential energy
- C. maximum potential energy
- D. minimum potential energy
Explanation
In a crystal, the atoms are arranged in a repeating and orderly pattern. The stable and energetically favorable arrangement is one where the potential energy of the system is minimized. The atoms in a crystal lattice are held together by attractive forces, and the arrangement that minimizes potential energy is the most stable configuration.So, the correct statement is that in a crystal, the atoms are located at the position of minimum potential energy, making option (d) the correct answer.
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