How does the atomic size vary on moving down a group?

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Atomic size: Atomic size is the distance between the centre of the nucleus of an atom and its outermost shell.
Trends of atomic size in group-
Atomic size increases on moving from top to bottom in group due to addition of new shells.
The atomic size increases down the group.

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