What is the relation between edge length $a$ and the total volume occupied by atoms in a $BCC$ unit cell?

  • A
    $V = \frac{\pi a^3}{6}$
  • B
    $V = \frac{\sqrt{3} \pi a^3}{8}$
  • C
    $V = \frac{\pi a^3}{3 \sqrt{2}}$
  • D
    $V = \frac{\pi a^3}{16}$

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