In a diatomic molecule, the rotational energy at a given temperature
A
obeys Maxwell's distribution.
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B
have the same value for all molecules.
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C
equals the translational kinetic energy for each molecule.
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D
is (2/3) rd the translational kinetic energy for each molecule.
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Solution
The correct options are A obeys Maxwell's distribution. D is (2/3) rd the translational kinetic energy for each molecule. (a,d) both are correct as translational kinetic energy and rotational kinetic energy both obey Maxwell's distribution independent of each other.