In which type of dislocation an extra plane is inserted inside the crystal?

In which type of dislocation an extra plane is inserted inside the crystal? Correct Answer Edge dislocation

The edge defect is simply pictured as an additional half plane of atoms in a lattice. The dislocations are termed a line defect because of the number of defective points created within the lattice along a line. Hence, an extra plane of atoms is added inside the crystal in this type of defect.

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