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Number of spheres surrounding a tetrahedral void

The same question, asked 2 times: 10 May 2023 S2, 11 Apr 2026 S1. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    10 May 2023 S2

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    What is minimum number of spheres required to develop a tetrahedral void?

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  2. Question 2

    11 Apr 2026 S1

    18
    What is the total number of spheres that surrounds the tetrahedral hole in the close-packed three-dimensional structure?

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