The potential energy of the atom will then be relatively high due to the strain in the surrounding matrix. However, this strain energy can be reduced if the atom is located in a position where it better matches the space available.

The potential energy of the atom will then be relatively high due to the strain in the surrounding matrix. However, this strain energy can be reduced if the atom is located in a position where it better matches the space available. Correct Answer True

This strain energy can be reduced if the atom is located in a position where it better matches the space available, e.g. near dislocations and in boundaries, where the matrix is already distorted.

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