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The energy for each degree of freedom in thermal equilibrium is 1/2k_BT. This is

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found from conservation of energy principle

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Law of equipartition of energy

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Law of degrees of freedom

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The correct option is C
Law of equipartition of energy

The energy for each degree of freedom in thermal equilibrium is 1/2k_BT. This is Law of equipartition of energy.

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