The volume occupied by the atoms in a unit cell of hexagonal close packing $(HCP)$ or cubic close packing $(CCP)$ is equal to:

  • A
    $\frac{20\pi r^3}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{24\pi r^3}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{12\pi r^3}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{16\pi r^3}{3}$

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