Atoms And Nuclei Question 308

Question: A diatomic molecule is made of two masses m1 and m2 which are separated by a distance r. If we calculate its rotational energy by applying Bohr’s rule of angular momentum quantization, its energy will be given by: (n is an integer)

Options:

A) (m1+m2)2n2h22m12m22r2

B) n2h22(m1+m2)r2

C) 2n2h2(m1+m2)r2

D) (m1+m2)n2h22m1m2r2

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • The energy of the system of two atoms of diatomic molecule E=12Iω2 where I=moment of inertia ω= Angular velocity =LI, L=Angular momentum I=12(m1r12+m2r22) Thus, E=12(m1r12+m2r22)ω2 ?.(i) E=12(m1r12+m2r22)L2I2 ?(ii) L=n, (According Bohr’s Hypothesis) E=12(m1r12+m2r22)L2(m1r12+m2r22)2

E=12L2(m1r12+m2r22)=n2h28π2r2m1m2

E=12L2(m1r12+m2r22)=n2h28π2r2m1m2

E=(m1+m2)n2h28π2r2m1m2



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