Q140 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2022 (05 Jul Shift 1) · Physics

The number of rotational degrees of freedom of a diatomic molecule

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $1$
  • Correct answer
    C
    $2$
  • D
    $3$

Solution

The diatomic molecule can rotate about any axis at right angles to its own axis. Hence, it has two rotational degrees of freedom.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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