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A diatomic molecule has how many degrees of freedom
PhysicsKinetic Theory of GasesJEE Main
Options:
  • A $3$
  • B $4$
  • C $5$
  • D $6$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $5$
For diamotic molecules, it has 3 translational and 2 rotational degrees of freedom.
$\therefore$ Total D.O.F $=3+2=5$

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