Kinetic Theory - Result Question 33
33. The degree of freedom of a molecule of a triatomic gas is
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 6
(d) 8
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 33. (c)
Solution:
- (c) No. of degree of freedom $=3 K-N$ where $K$ is no. of atom and $N$ is the number of relations between atoms. For triatomic gas,
$K=3, N={ }^{3} C_2=3$
No. of degree of freedom $=3(3)-3=6$
