Kinetic Theory · JEE Preparation Physics
According to the law of equipartition of energy, what is the internal energy of 1text{ mole} of a triatomic non-linear gas at absolute temperature T?
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According to the law of equipartition of energy, what is the internal energy of of a triatomic non-linear gas at absolute temperature ?
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Solution
A non-linear triatomic molecule has translational degrees of freedom and rotational degrees of freedom, making a total of degrees of freedom (neglecting vibrational modes unless specified). The internal energy per mole is given by .
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