In a diatomic molecule, the rotational energy at a given temperature

obeys Maxwell's distribution.

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have the same value for all molecules.

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equals the translational kinetic energy for each molecule.

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is (2/3) rd the translational kinetic energy for each molecule.

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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.

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In a diatomic molecule, the rotational energy at a given temperature

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.

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.