The number of translational degrees of freedom for a diatomic gas… - Vidyadip

MCQ

The number of translational degrees of freedom for a diatomic gas is

A
$2$
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$3$
C
$5$
D
$6$

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Answer

Correct option: B.

$3$

b
For diatomic gas,

No. of translational dof $=3$

No. of rotational dof $=2$

Total dof $=3+2=5$

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