Hey!
Let the edge length of the cube = a
Radius of atom = r
In a simple cube numbers of atoms present = (1/8)*8=1
Then volume occupied = 1*(4/3) π r 3
Atoms are at corner in a simple cube and are touching each other. Which means a=2r
That is r=a/2
Volume of cube = a^3
Fraction of total volume =[( 4/3) π r^3. ] / a^3
By putting r=a/2 in above equation and solving that we get answer
Pi/6 = 0.52
Thank you.
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