Question

Define Degree of freedom

Answer 1

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Degree of freedom is the number of independent variables in which the dynamical properties of a system can change. For ex: Degree of freedom of a monoatomic gas is 3: A monoatomic gas molecule is free to move along the three independent cartesian co-ordinates (x, y, z), degree of freedom of a simple pendulum or a standing wave is 2: Two dynamical properties change independently, kinetic energy and potential energy

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