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How is the unit cell chosen in most cases?

Options

  1. AIt is the largest cell with the shortest sides.
  2. BIt is chosen randomly.
  3. CIt has perpendicular sides of the shortest length.
  4. DIt is the smallest cell with the longest sides.

Correct answer

C. It has perpendicular sides of the shortest length.

Step-by-step solution

In most cases, the unit cell is chosen to have perpendicular sides of the shortest length, as stated in the paragraph.

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