What is the relationship between the edge length $(a)$ and the radius of the atom $(r)$ in a simple cubic unit cell?

  • A
    $a = r$
  • B
    $a = 2r$
  • C
    $a = 2\sqrt{2}r$
  • D
    $a = \frac{4}{\sqrt{3}}r$

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