The empty space in hcp and ccp is about :

26 %

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30 %

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35 %

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40 %

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Solution

The correct option is A $26 %$
The space occupied by spheres of equal size in three dimensions in both hcp and ccp arrangements is $74 %$ . The vacant space is $100 - 74 = 26 %$ .

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