The rotational kinetic energy of a diatomic molecule can take the form A) (1/2)mω² B) (1/2)Iω² C) [m₁m₂/(m₁ + m₂)]r₂ω² D) (1/2)mv² E) 1/2 μω²

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The rotational kinetic energy of a diatomic molecule can be represented by (1/2)Iω². Here, I represents the moment of inertia of the molecule and ω represents the angular velocity. Option B is the only one that has the correct terms for moment of inertia and angular velocity.

The Rotational Kinetic Energy of a Diatomic Molecule Can Take