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The rest positions of the interstitial atoms are positions of____________

The rest positions of the interstitial atoms are positions of____________ Correct Answer Minimum potential energy

The rest positions of the interstitial atoms are positions where these atoms have the lowest energy and they are in their comfort zone. In order to push or move an interstitial atom to a nearby or an adjacent lattice we require sufficient energy so that we can force that to that particular high energy position.

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