In case of homogenous nucleation, the critical edge length for a cubed shaped nucleus is (Y : Energy per unit area of interface between the product and the parent phase; Δg : Gibbs free energy change per unit volume)
A. $$ - \frac{{4Y}}{{\Delta g}}$$
B. $$ - \frac{{42}}{{\Delta g}}$$
C. $$\frac{Y}{{\Delta g}}$$
D. $$ - \frac{{3Y}}{{\Delta g}}$$
Answer: Option A
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