Which formula is used to calculate edge length $(a)$ in a $bcc$ structure,where $r$ is the radius of the atom?

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

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