What kind of motion do argon particles possess?

translational motion only

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translational + rotational motion

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translational + vibrational

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translational + rotational + vibrational

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Solution

The correct option is A translational motion only
Ar is a monoatomic gas, thus its molecules can move in any direction in space, Hence, it only possesses translational motion. Thus the answer (a).

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