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[#41] A linear diatomic lattice of lattice constant a with masses M and m (M > m) are coupled by a force constant C. The dispersion relation is given by $${omega ^2} = Cleft( {frac{{M + m}}{{Mm}}}
ight) pm {left[ {{C^2}{{left( {frac{{m + m}}{{Mm}}}
ight)}^2} - frac{{4{C^2}}}{{Mm}}{{sin }^2}frac{{ka}}{2}}
ight]^{frac{1}{2}}}$$ Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
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(C) The dispersion of frequency in the optical branch is smaller than that in the acoustic branch

[#42] The Hall coefficient R H of sodium depends on
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(C) the charge carrier density only

[#43] Which one of the following axes of rotational symmetry is not permissible in single crystals?
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(D) Five-fold axis

[#44] The potential in a divalent solid at a particular temperature is represented by a one-dimensional periodic model. The solid should behave electrically as
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(B) a conductor

[#45] The c/a ratio for an ideal hexagonal closed packed structure is
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(D) $$sqrt {frac{8}{3}} $$