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Metamaterials derive unusual properties (e.g., negative refraction) from their ________ rather than chemical composition.

  1. Atomic structure
  2. Crystal lattice
  3. Engineered microstructure
  4. Molecular bonds

Answer: Engineered microstructure

Metamaterials have sub-wavelength structures designed to manipulate EM waves in ways natural materials cannot. Applications: superlenses, cloaking, compact antennas. Active research area in photonics and acoustics. [[NCERT Physics Class 12, DST Reports]]

Topic Physics - Advanced Materials
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