University Physics with Modern Physics, Volume 1 (Chs. 1-20) (14th Edition)
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Author: Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
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Chapter 42, Problem 42.49P
(a)
To determine
The number of atoms per unit volume for a bcc lattice.
(b)
To determine
The zero-temperature Fermi energy for metallic lithium.
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University Physics with Modern Physics, Volume 1 (Chs. 1-20) (14th Edition)
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