At equilibrium spacing in a crystalline solid, which of the following is true for net interatomic force (F) and potential energy (U)?
A. F is zero and U is Zero
B. F is zero and U is minimum
C. F is minimum and U is zero
D. F is minimum and U is minimum
Answer: Option B
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A. decreases
B. increases
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A. Burger vector and the dislocation line are Parallel to each other for screw dislocations
B. Burger vector and the dislocation line are perpendicular to each other for edge dislocations
C. Screw dislocations glide parallel to its Burger vector
D. Edge dislocations glide parallel to its Burger Vector
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